• 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 Networks and/or Cybersecurity field(s).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lecturers, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations in networking and/or cybersecurity topics as assigned by the COD from time to time. 
• Provide leadership to ensure the highest levels of quality, integrity and ethics in all research undertaken in the department and create a dynamic and forward-looking research environment for both staff and students. 
• Write research proposals for grants to solve societal problems and expand knowledge through academic publications in internationally recognized journals. 
• Conduct research and produce publications, as well as other research output. 
• Provide leadership in setting up linkages with the industry through guest lectures/ talks/ meetings and developing relationships with targeted companies, alumni contacts, government agencies and other potential clients. 
• Assist in formulating of policies in the school of technology to guide the execution of day-to-day tasks in the various disciplines. 
• Contribute to the necessary evaluation and monitoring procedures to ensure both compliance and improvement in teaching, research, and management of all resources. 
• Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills. 
• Participate in the development, reviewing planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum for both undergraduate and post graduate programs. 
• Supervision of postgraduate students as assigned by the Chair of Department. 
• Maintain proper records of students’ examination, assignments and continuous assessments tests and ensure they are keyed in examination records management system in time.
• Participate in peer review of faculty for academic promotion.
• Attend departmental, faculty and university–wide meetings with other staff members.
• Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and referring student to support services as appropriate.

 Academic and professional qualifications

• An earned PhD in Information Systems/ Information Technology or in a relevant field from an accredited and recognised university.
• Masters Degree in Information Systems/ Information Technology or in a relevant field from an accredited and recognised university..
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and progressive teaching experience as an Associate Professor or equivalent; and research experience.
• A minimum of six (6) high quality publications in refereed journals since last promotion to the position of Associate Professor.
• Supervised a minimum of five (5) post-graduate students to completion including at least two (2) at doctoral level.
• Attracted research or development funds as an Associate Professor or equivalent.
• Registered with the relevant professional body.
• Demonstrated evidence of service to the university and community.
• Evidence of both national and international contribution through scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars, service in national/international advisory boards etc.