Assistant Professor in Robotics and System Automation

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction at both undergraduate and graduate levels in Robotics and System Automation.
• Provide academic and career mentorship to students, supporting their professional development.
• Actively participate in curriculum development to ensure programs remain current and competitive.
• Conduct program assessments and reviews to maintain academic standards.
• Supervise student research including projects, theses, and dissertations at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Lead and engage in original research within the field of robotics and automation.
• Provide service to the University, the academic profession, and the wider community.
• Perform other departmental duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in Robotics, System Automation, or a closely related field from an accredited University.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching or research experience at the university level in the capacity of a Lecturer or Research Fellow.
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer/Research Fellow according to CUE Standards & Guidelines (2014), with at least twenty-four (24) points from refereed scholarly journals.
• Proven track record of supervising at least four (4) postgraduate students to successful completion.
• Registration with a relevant professional body, where applicable.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Strong computer literacy and technical background.
• High level of self-motivation and discipline.
• Mastery of subject matter and effective lesson planning skills.
• Ability to manage technological change and ambiguity effectively.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mediation skills.
• Demonstrated ability in fundraising and grant proposal writing.
• Proficiency in research writing and public presentation.