JOB PURPOSE

• Lecturer I denotes academic maturity and leadership in computing; a scholar-engineer who coordinates courses and laboratories, mentors others, advances impactful research, and anchors UAST’s ambition to be a reference point for applied computer science in Africa.
• The job purpose is to deliver high-quality independent teaching and laboratory leadership, lead impactful computer science research and innovation, mentor junior staff, and contribute strategically to institutional governance and accreditation.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate core Computer Science courses and advanced laboratories.
• Supervise undergraduate research and capstone projects.
• Lead/co-lead funded research, software platforms or AI/data initiatives.
• Publish in reputable journals; engage industry and public-sector stakeholders.
• Serve on School/University committees and accreditation teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or Senate-approved cognate with strong computing scholarship.
• Minimum of four (4) publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of software patents, platforms, tools or high-impact applied solutions is an advantage.
• Academic Qualifications (Mandatory)
• PhD in Computer Science or Senate-approved cognate with strong computing scholarship.
• Minimum of four (4) publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of software patents, platforms, tools or high-impact applied solutions is an advantage.

 MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• At least three (3) years as Lecturer II (or equivalent).
• Active membership of recognised national/international computing professional bodies.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Teaching excellence; research leadership; mentoring; strategic computing vision; interdisciplinary collaboration.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strategic thinking in digital systems and computing education.
• Ethical stewardship of data, software and AI systems.
• Capacity to translate research into deployable solutions and policy advice.
• Strong mentorship culture and institutional loyalty.
• Deep alignment with UAST’s innovative, secure and Africa-centred digital future.

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JOB PURPOSE

• The Assistant Lecturer in Computer Science is a computing scholar-developer in formation, trained to combine foundational theory, practical programming, ethical computing and Africa-relevant problem-solving, while building strong research discipline and pedagogical competence.
• The job purpose is to support undergraduate teaching and laboratory instruction in Computer Science, participate in research and innovation activities, and pursue advanced academic development towards independent lecturing responsibilities.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Laboratory Support:

• Assist in teaching foundational Computer Science courses (programming, data structures, discrete mathematics, computer systems, etc.).
• Support laboratories in programming languages, algorithms, databases and operating systems, etc.
• Assist in continuous assessment, grading and results processing.

Research & Capacity Development:

• Participate in departmental research groups, coding projects and seminars.
• Enrol in and make satisfactory progress toward a PhD in Computer Science or a Senate-approved cognate.

Innovation & Digital Service:

• Support student coding clubs, hackathons and innovation challenges.
• Assist in development of educational software, datasets or digital platforms.

Academic Service & Ethics:

• Assist in departmental administration, accreditation readiness and QA.
• Uphold academic integrity, responsible computing and ethical conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a Senate-approved cognate with substantial computing content.
• Evidence of commitment to pursue a PhD in a computing-relevant field.
• Programming, cloud or systems certifications (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, Linux) are an advantage.
• Student/Associate membership of recognised computing or ICT professional bodies encouraged.

Academic Qualifications (Mandatory)

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a Senate-approved cognate with substantial computing content.
• Evidence of commitment to pursue a PhD in a computing-relevant field.
• Programming, cloud or systems certifications (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, Linux) are an advantage.
• Student/Associate membership of recognised computing or ICT professional bodies encouraged.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• 3 years relevant academic, industry or research experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Programming fundamentals; analytical thinking; algorithms basics; teamwork; digital ethics awareness.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Intellectual curiosity and disciplined problem-solving.
• Ethical orientation in software development and data handling.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-evolving field.
• Collaborative mindset and respect for academic integrity.
• Alignment with UAST values of Excellence, Relevance and Legacy.

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