Lecturer /Assistant Professor /Associate Professor / Full Professor of Information Systems in Telecommunications, Distributed Multimedia Applications and Computer Networks at United States International University – USIU Africa

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Summary:The successful candidates will be reporting to the Dean, the School of Science and Technology (SST) and will be expected to teach, conduct research and engage in service performance.Key Responsibilities
  • Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels in the specific areas of specialization as listed above.
  • Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
  • Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
  • Participate in program assessment and reviews.
  • Supervise students' research (projects/ thesis/ dissertations) at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Engage in research in one's area of expertise.
  • Engage in service to the University, the profession and to the community.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional ExperienceTo qualify for appointment an applicant must have:Lecturer
  • An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university and be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body.
OR
  • A Master's degree in related areas from an accredited university
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in teaching and/or industrial experience in the relevant industry;
  • A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points as per the CUE Standards & Guidelines, 2014, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed scholarly journal papers
  • Be registered for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree qualification
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body.
Assistant Professor
  • A Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited University.
  • At least 3 years of teaching/research experience at the university level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
  • A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer/Research Fellow as per the CUE Standards & Guidelines, 2014, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
  • Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion as Lecturer/Research Fellow;
  • Be registered by the relevant professional body, where applicable.
Associate Professor
  • A Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited University.
  • At least 3 years of teaching/research experience at the university level as a Senior Lecturer, Assistant Professor or Senior Research Fellow.
  • At least forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow/Assistant Professor as per the CUE Standards & Guidelines, 2014, of which thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
  • Supervised at least five (5) postgraduate students to completion, including one doctoral student.
  • Attracted research funds as a Senior Lecturer, Assistant Professor or Senior Research Fellow.
Professor
  • A Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited University.
  • At least 3 years' teaching and research experience since being appointed at the rank of Associate Professor/Associate Research Professor.
  • At least sixty (60) equivalent publication points as per the CUE Standards & Guidelines, 2014 of which at least forty (40) should be from refereed scholarly journals since attaining Associate Professorship.
  • Supervised at least six (6) postgraduate students to completion, two of whom must be doctoral students.
  • Attracted research funds since attaining the rank of Associate Professor.
Personal Attributes & Competencies
  • Excellent computer background
  • Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined
  • Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning
  • Managing ambiguity and emotions
  • Managing technological change
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent listening and mediation skills
  • Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Excellent research writing skills
Don't Keep Share!:Method of Application Submit your CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to:Use the title of the position as the subject of the emailClosing Date : 2 April. 2024

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