Lecturers Job Opportunity (6 Posts) at SUMAIT University

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Department: Social Studies

The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in History (One (1) Post)
Job Specification/Consideration:

• Holder of a PhD in the field of History from an accredited Higher Learning Institution.
• Holder of a Master’s degree in the field of History from an accredited Higher Learning Institution with a GPA of 4.0 or above.
• Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in the field of History from an accredited Higher Learning Institution (First class, or Upper Second class, with a GPA 3.5 or above).
• Candidates with additional credentials are encouraged to apply.
• Proof of sufficient publications in the areas of specialization and promotion letter to the rank of Senior Lecturer.
• Applicants must have worked experience of not less than 3 years in teaching, research, and publications.
• A successful candidate must possess experience in college-level teaching.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses and supervision of students’ research.
• Maintaining an active research program that results in publishing in peer-reviewed journals and obtaining external funding for research.
• Designing/developing undergraduate and graduate academic programs.
• Any other duties may be assigned by the University.

The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Geography (One (1) Post)
Job Specification/Consideration:

• S/he should have a minimum of a PhD, substantial teaching and research experience, as well as a substantial record of research and publications.
• S/he should have a minimum of a higher degree by research and/or substantial teaching and research experience, as well as publications.
• Holder of a Master’s degree in the field of Geography from an accredited Higher Learning Institution with a GPA of 4.0 or above.
• S/he must have a Bachelor’s degree in Education with Geography as a teaching subject (First class, or Upper Second class, with a GPA 3.5 or above).
• S/he should be able to teach and carry out research in Geography.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses and supervision of students’ research.
• Maintaining an active research program that results in publishing in peer-reviewed journals and obtaining external funding for research.
• Proven skills in Geography and related sub-disciplines.
• Ability to apply all the relevant skills in addressing critical issues in Geography.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Faculty of Sciences

Department: Natural Sciences

The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Biology (One (1) Post)
Job Specification/Consideration:

• S/he should have a minimum of a PhD degree in Biology or a related field.
• Holder of a Master’s degree in the field of Biology from an accredited Higher Learning Institution with a GPA of 4.0 or above.
• S/he must have a Bachelor’s degree in Education with Biology as a teaching subject (First class, or Upper Second class, with a GPA 3.5 or above).
• Evidence of engagement in research.
• Evidence of governance and social engagement in Biology or related field.
• Teaching experience at a University or comparable institution will be an added advantage.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach Biology Education courses at undergraduate levels.
• Supervise both undergraduate and graduate student research projects.
• Conduct research in their area of expertise and complement existing research areas in Molecular and Cell Biology.
• Participate in other academic and professional activities of the department.
• Render professional service and carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
• Supervise projects and dissertations at all levels, carry out research individually and in clusters, assess and supervise students on Teaching Practice, and carry out extension work.

Department of Computer Science and Mathematics

The Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Information Technologies – IT (Two (2) Posts)
Job Specification/Consideration:
Lecturer:

• Ph.D. in Information Technology or a closely related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, ICT, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, etc.).
• Master’s degree in Information Technology or a closely related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, ICT, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, etc.), with a GPA of at least 4.0.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, ICT, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, etc.), with a GPA of at least 3.5.
• A strong record of research publications in Information Technology or related areas.

Assistant Lecturer:

• Master’s degree in Information Technology or a closely related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, ICT, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, etc.), with a GPA of at least 4.0.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, ICT, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, etc.), with a GPA of at least 3.5.

Essential Requirements:

• Teaching experience (2–3 years) in core Information Technology and related subjects.
• Strong ability to teach core IT subjects at undergraduate/postgraduate levels, including IT Service Management, E-Learning, Human-Computer Interaction, Software Project Management, Discrete Mathematics, Management Information Systems, Human Resource Information Systems, Computer Graphics, Legal Framework of ICT, Software Engineering, IT Auditing, Computer Programming and Data Structure, and other relevant subjects.
• Familiarity with current trends in Information Technology, including Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Cloud Computing, etc.
• Knowledge of IT management, IT governance, and enterprise systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, JavaScript, VB.NET, SQL, and other relevant languages, with experience in software development and web technologies.
• Ability to develop and deliver curriculum on Information Technology topics.
• Research experience and willingness to conduct research in Information Technology and related fields.

The Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer in Mathematics (One (1) Post)
Job Specification/Consideration:
Qualifications:
Lecturer:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics in a closely related field (Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, etc.).
• Master’s degree in Mathematics or a closely related field (Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, etc.) with a GPA of at least 4.0.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, etc.), preferably with Education, with a GPA of at least 3.5.
• A strong record of research publications in Mathematics or related fields.

Assistant Lecturer:

• Master’s degree in Mathematics or a closely related field (Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, etc.) with a GPA of at least 4.0.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, etc.), preferably with Education, with a GPA of at least 3.5.

Essential Requirements:

• Teaching experience (2–3 years) in core Mathematics and related subjects.
• Strong ability to teach core Mathematics subjects, including Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics, Probability Theory, Statistics, Numerical Methods, and other relevant subjects.
• Familiarity with mathematical modeling, mathematical logic, and computational mathematics.
• Proficiency in mathematical software such as MATLAB, Mathematica, R, or Python for mathematical modeling and problem-solving.
• Ability to develop and deliver curriculum on Mathematics topics.
• Research experience and willingness to conduct research in Mathematics and related fields.

Qualifications of Academic Staff in General:
The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer:

• Holder of a PhD plus a Master’s degree with a GPA of 4.0 or better and an Undergraduate Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the relevant field.
• A successful candidate must possess experience in college-level teaching.
• Candidates with additional credentials are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties, Tasks, Roles & Responsibilities:

• Teaching responsibilities should include undergraduate courses and supervision of students’ research.
• Maintain an active research program that results in publishing in peer-reviewed journals and obtaining external funding for research.
• Designing/developing undergraduate and graduate academic programs.
• Conduct seminars and tutorials.
• Do research and publish in the areas of specialization.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the University.