Assistant Lecturer (Computer Science) at University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh

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.