KCA University (KCAU) is seeking to recruit qualified and experienced academic staff for the positions of Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, and Lecturer within the Networking & Distributed Computing specialization. The successful candidates will be responsible for teaching, research, and providing academic leadership to promote excellence and innovation.
Rank-Specific Duties and Requirements
1. PROFESSOR
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to a culture of academic excellence and innovation.
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate levels via lectures, seminars, and workshops.
- Lead curriculum development and implementation.
- Attract research funding, lead research teams, and supervise Postgraduate students.
- Serve on university committees and the senate.
- Mentor junior faculty and staff.
Requirements:
- An earned PhD or equivalent in the relevant field from an accredited university.
- At least 3 years of continuous teaching experience as an Associate Professor.
- Minimum of 6 publications in reputable refereed journals since the last promotion.
- Supervised at least 3 Master’s and 2 PhD students to completion.
- Attracted research/development funds as at least a Co-PI in two projects.
- Registered member of a relevant professional body.
2. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Participate in curriculum planning and high-quality program delivery.
- Lead research initiatives and supervise Postgraduate students.
- Provide departmental leadership and mentor junior faculty.
- Serve on university committees and contribute to policy formulation.
Requirements:
- An earned PhD or equivalent in the relevant field.
- At least 3 years of continuous teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer.
- Minimum of 5 publications in reputable refereed journals since the last promotion.
- Supervised at least 3 Master’s and 1 PhD student to completion.
- Attracted research/development funds in at least two projects.
- Registered member of a relevant professional body.
3. SENIOR LECTURER
Responsibilities:
- Teach and facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Participate in marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests.
- Develop learning materials and schemes of work.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research work.
- Apply for research grants and produce scholarly publications.
Requirements:
- An earned PhD or equivalent in the relevant field.
- At least 3 years of continuous teaching experience as a Lecturer OR 6 years of research/industry experience.
- Minimum of 4 publications in reputable refereed journals since the last promotion.
- Supervised at least 3 Master’s students to completion.
- Attracted research/development funds in at least one project.
- Registered member of a relevant professional body.
4. LECTURER
Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses as assigned.
- Participate in developing exams and marking assessments.
- Prepare schemes of work and maintain student records.
- Carry out research and produce scholarly publications.
- Assist in student supervision and departmental committees.
Requirements:
- An earned PhD or equivalent in the relevant field.
- At least 3 years of continuous teaching experience at the university level, in research, or in industry.
- Minimum of 2 publications in reputable refereed scholarly journals.
- Evidence of service to the University and community.
- Registered member of a relevant professional body.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the KCA University application portal on Google Docs. Ensure your application includes updated CV and relevant certifications.
