Role Overview
The University of Eastern Africa, Baraton (UEAB) is an internationally acclaimed institution, drawing students and faculty from over 20 countries of Africa, Asia, Europe and America. This provides all our students, faculty and staff with a great opportunity for international cultural exchange, fusion of ideas and appreciation of diversity. UEAB enjoys cordial relationships with the National Government.
UEAB is seeking a Tutorial Lecturer in Information Systems & Computing. This role involves teaching and facilitating learning in core IT disciplines, with a required specialization in modern, cutting-edge fields such as Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT). The successful candidate will contribute significantly to both undergraduate and postgraduate education, curriculum development, and institutional research efforts, while upholding the values and mission of Adventist education.
Required Minimum Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must meet the following criteria:
- Must hold an earned PhD in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field from an accredited and recognized university.
- Must possess specialization in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and/or the Internet of Things (IoT).
- Must be a strong Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church believer, committed to upholding and promoting the values, mission, and philosophy of Adventist education.
- Must demonstrate a strong research background, with evidence of scholarly publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals and/or conference proceedings.
- Must have teaching experience at university or college level.
- Must demonstrate the ability to integrate technology, research, and innovation into teaching and learning.
- Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach and facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, and other modes of delivery as assigned by the Head of Department.
- Participate in curriculum development, academic advising, and other departmental academic activities.
- Develop, administer, and mark examinations, assignments, and continuous assessment tests.
- Prepare and update learning materials and maintain accurate records to monitor student progress, achievement, and attendance.
- Provide academic advising and guidance to students to support their academic and personal development.
- Contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of high-quality curricula.
- Participate in research activities, including writing research proposals and applying for research grants.
- Participate in the organization and delivery of departmental and faculty seminars.
- Contribute to departmental, faculty, and/or university-wide committees or working groups as required.
- Uphold and promote institutional values, ethical standards, and the spiritual mission of the University.
- Perform any other duties which may be assigned or delegated by the University administration.
