Senior Lecturer - Computer Security and Forensics

Role Overview

This is a full-time academic position within a growing university faculty, focused on delivering high-quality instruction and advancing research in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and data science. The successful candidate will shape curriculum, mentor postgraduate researchers, and contribute to the university’s standing as a centre of excellence in security-related disciplines. Day-to-day work involves preparing and delivering lectures, assessing student progress, supervising thesis projects, and actively publishing in refereed journals to support the department’s research output.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate lectures, seminars, and practical sessions in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and related data science topics.
• Design, review, and update course materials and assessment frameworks to reflect current industry practices and emerging threats.
• Supervise postgraduate students through their research, from topic selection to final thesis submission and examination.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research, producing publications in recognised refereed scholarly journals.
• Participate in departmental committees, academic boards, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Contribute to community engagement and professional outreach activities related to digital security and forensic investigation.
• Mentor junior faculty and assist in the development of research proposals and grant applications.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An earned PhD in Data Science, Computer Security and Forensics, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or a closely related field from an accredited and recognised university.
• At least three years of university-level teaching experience as a Lecturer, or six years of relevant research or industry experience in a related specialisation.
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, with at least twenty-four (24) points drawn from articles published in refereed scholarly journals.
• Evidence of having supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion, either as a Lecturer or in an equivalent academic role.
• Registration with the relevant professional body, where applicable.
• Applications must be submitted electronically to [email protected]; hard copies will not be accepted.
• Each application should include a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials, and any other relevant supporting documents.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide clearance certificates from the Kenya Revenue Authority, the Higher Education Loans Board, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, and a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department.