JOB OBJECTIVE

To facilitate quality learning through teaching, administration, and academic advisory work and ensure an outstanding student learning experience in the area of software development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the HOD from time to time.
• Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests.
• Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, Achievement and attendance.
• Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and referring student to support services as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.
• Participate in the supervision and assisting of undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research work.
• Carry out research and produce relevant publications, as well as other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the Annual work plan.
• Participate in writing research proposals and applying for research grants.
• Contribute and participate in developing departmental and faculty seminars to share research outcomes and build interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counselling.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University-wide working groups or committees when requested to do so.
• Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills.
• Maintain proper records of students’ examinations, assignments, and continuous assessment tests, and ensure they are keyed in the examination records management system on time.
• Attend departmental, Faculty and University-wide meetings with other staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• An earned PhD in Information Systems/Information technology/Computer Science or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University.
• Both Undergraduate and Master’s degree should be in Information Systems/ Information Technology/Computer Science or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University.
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and progressive teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience.
• A minimum of four (4) high-quality publications in refereed journals since last promotion to the position of Lecturer.
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate research projects to completion as Lecturer or equivalent.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community.
• Evidence of both national and international contribution through scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars, service in national/international advisory boards etc. will be an added advantage.

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent research skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Time management skills and attention to detail