Senior Lecturer (Computing) at Miva Open University

Miva Open University is an education company building a new kind of university targeted at the African region. Miva is a Pan- African Distance e-Learning University that is built on a couple of beliefs: Firstly, we believe that the traditional brick and mortar approach to tertiary education is no longer a viable option in serving learners on the African continent. This approach will not provide the capacity and efficacy for the people of the region.

We are building a university experience that can leverage excellent academic talent (wherever it is to be found) and digital technologies to create a new, fresh, more efficacious and more accessible tertiary experience. Our second belief is that this new tertiary experience must not only meet but exceed the existing way of doing things in terms of quality, efficacy and preparing learners for the future. We are uncompromising in these beliefs and this is why we are excited to speak to you.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Lecturer (Computing)

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Overall Function

• The School of Computing (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Data Science) at Miva Open University invites applications for the position of Senior Lecturer.
• The successful candidate will have a strong background in computer science, hold a Ph.D. in the relevant field, and be passionate about teaching and mentoring students. This is a full-time faculty position with a primary focus on undergraduate education.

Key Responsibilities
Teaching:

• Develop and deliver undergraduate courses in computer science, with a focus on core topics such as algorithms, data structures, computer architecture, and software engineering.
• Create engaging and innovative teaching materials, including lectures, assignments, and assessments.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to students, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Community Development:

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the computer science curriculum, ensuring alignment with industry trends and best practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create new courses and update existing ones to reflect emerging technologies and research.

Research and Scholarship:

• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, publications, and presentations, in areas related to computer science.
• Encourage and support undergraduate student research and projects.

Academic Advising:

• Advise and mentor undergraduate students on academic and career-related matters.
• Assist students in developing educational and career plans.

Service and Committee Work:

• Participate actively in departmental meetings, committees, and other service-related activities.
• Contribute to the academic and professional community through university service and outreach.
• Assist in student recruitment and outreach activities.

Qualifications and Skills

• A Ph.D. in Computing (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Data Science) or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate education and a passion for teaching.
• Proven teaching experience in computer science courses at the undergraduate level.
• A record of scholarly activity, which may include publications, conference presentations, or equivalent.
• Experience with online and blended learning platforms.
• Familiarity with industry standards and trends in computer science.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and assessment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students in a diverse academic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.