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

JOB PURPOSE

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

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate core Software Engineering courses and advanced labs.
• Supervise undergraduate research and capstone projects.
• Lead/co-lead funded research, platforms or industry-aligned solutions.
• Publish in reputable journals; engage industry and public-sector stakeholders.
• Serve on School/University committees and accreditation teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Software Engineering or Senate-approved cognate with strong SE 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 Software Engineering or Senate-approved cognate with strong SE scholarship.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

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

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

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

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

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