Lecturer in the School of Computing and Emerging Technologies (SCET) - 2 Posts at Africa International University

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.