Assistant Professor / Senior Lecturer – Computer Science & Related Fields

About the role

The School of Information Technology & Computing at the American University of Nigeria seeks an Assistant Professor or Senior Lecturer to join its faculty. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research and community service, preparing students to become practical, critical thinkers and problem solvers.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science, information systems, data science, software engineering or cybersecurity.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students throughout the semester.
• Engage in scholarly research and publish in reputable journals.
• Participate in departmental meetings, faculty gatherings and university‑wide academic functions.
• Contribute to community service and development activities organized by the university.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering or Cybersecurity from a reputable university.
• Minimum of six years of post‑doctoral teaching, research or relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and academic service.
• Evidence of supervising undergraduate, master’s and PhD students.
• Proficiency with ICT tools and e‑resources for teaching and research, and a record of scholarly publications.