Lecturer I (Cybersecurity) at University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh

JOB PURPOSE

• Lecturer I denotes academic maturity and cyber leadership; a scholar-practitioner who coordinates courses and labs, mentors others, advances impactful research, and anchors UAST’s ambition to be a centre of excellence in cybersecurity education and innovation.
• The job purpose is to deliver high-quality independent teaching and laboratory leadership, lead impactful cybersecurity research and innovation, mentor junior staff, and contribute strategically to institutional governance and accreditation.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate core Cybersecurity courses and advanced labs.
• Supervise undergraduate research and capstone projects.
• Lead/co-lead funded research, cyber-range development or national-interest security projects.
• Publish in reputable journals and engage industry/government stakeholders.
• Serve on School/University committees and accreditation teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Cybersecurity or Senate-approved cognate with strong security scholarship.
• Minimum of four (4) publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of tools, patents, frameworks or impactful applied solutions is an added advantage.

Academic Qualifications (Mandatory)

• PhD in Cybersecurity or Senate-approved cognate with strong security scholarship.
• Minimum of four (4) publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of tools, patents, frameworks or impactful applied solutions is an added advantage.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

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

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Teaching excellence; research leadership; mentoring; strategic cyber thinking; interdisciplinary collaboration.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strategic vision in digital security and cyber governance.
• Ethical stewardship and national-interest orientation.
• Capacity to translate research into secure systems and policy advice.
• Strong mentorship culture and institutional loyalty.
• Deep alignment with UAST’s secure, innovative and Africa-centred digital future.