Lecturer in the School of Computing and Emerging Technologies at Africa International University

Job Description

Job Purpose

To support the academic growth and delivery of SCET programs through high-quality teaching, mentoring, curriculum development, and active participation in departmental research and innovation activities across the diploma, certificate, and undergraduate levels.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning
Deliver courses in areas such as Programming, Networking, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Databases, Software Engineering, and related computing fields.
Facilitate active, participatory, and practical learning across programmes in the school and university.
Prepare course outlines, lecture notes, assessments, and grade submissions in accordance with university policies.
Curriculum Development and Review
Participate in ongoing curriculum design and review processes to ensure SCET and university programs are relevant and responsive to emerging technologies and industry trends.
Integrate hands-on projects and problem-based learning in line with the CBC model and practical training priorities.
Research, Innovation and Mentorship
Engage in applied research, publications, and innovation projects aligned with university and school mandate.
Supervise undergraduate student projects and provide academic mentorship to students.
Institutional and Departmental Service
Contribute to the planning and execution of university and school activities such as seminars, hackathons, bootcamps, and outreach programmes.
Serve in school or university committees as assigned.
Integrate university values in the curriculum development

Qualifications and Requirements

PhD in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial
Intelligence, or a closely related field from a recognised university is preferred OR

A Master’s degree in the same fields may be considered, provided they demonstrate substantial teaching experience and ongoing professional engagement in their discipline.
Minimum of three (3) years of university-level teaching experience, including demonstrable use of Learning Management Systems such as MS Teams, Moodle, or Google Classroom.
Evidence of active research, academic publications, or ongoing doctoral studies will be an added advantage in line with CUE’s academic staff progression criteria.
Strong industry grounding or professional certifications in one or more of the following areas will be a distinct advantage: o Programming (e.g., Java, Python, C#)
Networking (e.g., Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+) o Cybersecurity (e.g., CEH, CompTIA Security+)
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (e.g., TensorFlow, AWS, IBM, or equivalent)
Proven ability to integrate practical, project-based learning and mentor students in real-world application of skills.
A strong commitment to academic excellence, personal integrity, and Christcentred teaching and mentorship, in alignment with the values of Africa International University.

Key Competencies

Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Capacity to mentor diverse learners.
A team-oriented and flexible approach to teaching and collaboration.
Ability to link theory to practice in applied computing fields.
High regard for deadlines and academic accountability.
Able to work effectively under pressure while maintaining positive relationships with staff, students, and the wider community.
A committed born-again evangelical Christian.
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Given our commitment to fostering a diverse and balanced team, we especially welcome applications from female candidates for this position to ensure gender diversity in our workforce.