Lecturer (Computer Science) Job at Uganda Christian University

Uganda Christian University

Lecturer (Computer Science) Job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: January 29 2024

Hiring Organization: Uganda Christian University

Job Details:

Qualifications & Experience:
• Should have at least a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, or
Mechatronics Engineering from a recognised University.
• Must be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, or
Mechatronics Engineering discipline from a recognised University obtained after the year 2010.
• Must have demonstratable teaching/research interests in areas related to any of the following, i.e., Computational Theory, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning,
Embedded Systems and Microcontroller Programming, High-Performance Computing and Game Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Robotics and Control
Systems, Internet of Things Sensors and Cloud Computing, CyberSecurity and Digital Forensics, Block Chain Technology and Algorithms, and Human-Computer
Interaction.
• It is desirable to have University teaching experience at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Lecturer for at least two (2) years, or Tutorial Assistant for at least three (3)
years, or equivalent experience in the industry or research institution.
• Must have atleast one conference or journal publication OR should have undertaken at least one research project/paper.
• Should have strong oral and written communication skills.

Main duties and responsibilities:
• To teach in areas allocated by the Head of Department in the semester;
• To carry out research, assessment of exams and other assignments, teaching, mentoring, supervision of undergraduate research, development of specialist teaching
and learning material, including short courses in the area of specialization and related disciplines;
• To contribute to the broader engagement of scholarly and professional communities including, reputation both internally and externally;
• To contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum;
• To assist in the development of learning materials and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance;
• To provide student support in pastoral roles, counseling and career guidance to students;
• To participate in the administration of the department’s programs of study and other activities as requested, including, building e-learning into the delivery of teaching
to students as appropriate;
• To contribute to departmental, faculty and wide working groups or committees as required;
• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.