DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

° Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lecturers, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations 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.