associate professor of software engineering - Nairobi County

Job summary

Associate professor of software engineering to facilitate quality teaching, research, innovations, and linkages in the School of Technology and to align the University's strategic plans and direction, particularly in the Software Engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of Postgraduate students as assigned by the School of Technology
• Assist in writing of Research and grant proposals
• Participate in review of the existing graduate research programs and make recommendations for improvement
• Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lecturers, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the COD from time to time
• Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams, assignments and continuous assessments tests

Qualifications

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the Software Engineering/Information Systems/Information technology or related field from an accredited and recognised university
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and progressive teaching experience at the university as Senior Lecturer; or Senior Researcher/Industry experience or equivalent
• A minimum of five (5) high quality relevant publications in refereed journals since last promotion to the position of Senior Lecturer
• Supervised a minimum of four (4) post-graduate students to completion including at least one doctoral student
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent research skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Time management skills and attention to detail

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