The University of Agriculture, Science, and Technology (UAST), Ihugh, Benue State is a world-class institution dedicated to research, innovation, and student success. It was founded on the principles of academic excellence, ethical integrity, and meaningful development. We are committed to fostering a holistic educational learning experience that nurtures critical thinking, innovation, and problem solving
UAST is a traiblazing institution at the forefront of innovation, academic excellence, and smart campus development. Leveraging advanced digital infrastructure. AI-driven learning systems, and integrated IoTsolutions, we empower students with state-of-art technology, fostering a dynamic and future-ready academic enviroment.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Lecturer II (Computer Science)
Location: Ihugh, Benue
Department: Computing and Security Technology
Slot: 3 Openings
Job Purpose
- Lecturer II represents the first independent computing academic rank, expected to own undergraduate courses, lead laboratories, initiate research, and translate computer science theory into practical, scalable solutions for education, industry and society.
- The job’s purpose is to independently teach undergraduate Computer Science courses, initiate credible research, contribute to innovation and digital transformation initiatives, and support academic governance in line with UAST and NUC standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching & Laboratory Leadership:
- Independently teach assigned Computer Science courses (theory and labs).
- Design course outlines, labs and assessments compliant with C-CMAS.
- Supervise undergraduate projects and programming assignments.
Research & Scholarship:
- Initiate and conduct independent or collaborative research.
- Publish scholarly articles; present at conferences; contribute to funded projects.
Innovation & Digital Impact:
- Lead/co-lead applied projects (software systems, data platforms, AI prototypes, educational technologies).
- Support industry collaboration and community digital-skills initiatives.
Academic Service & QA:
- Serve on departmental/school committees; support curriculum review and accreditation
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in Computer Science or Senate-approved cognate (Software Engineering, Information Systems, AI/Data Science with CS core).
- Minimum of two (2) publications in a peer-reviewed journal.
- Software artefacts, datasets or patents may be declared as supporting outputs.
Minimum Experience Requirements:
- At least three (3) years post-PhD or equivalent academic/industry-research experience.
- Active membership of recognised national/international computing or ICT bodies.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Independent teaching; lab leadership; research initiation; software design; data analysis; ethics.
Personal Attributes:
- Analytical rigor and evidence-based decision-making.
- Leadership in laboratory and project-based learning.
- Professional integrity in research and software development.
- Mentorship disposition and teamwork.
- Commitment to Africa-relevant digital solutions.