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Senior Lecturer – Computer Science

Category

Teaching

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancies

2 positions

Closing Date

10/31/2026
6 days left

Employer / Company

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Description (Public)

Daystar University is recruiting two (2) Senior Lecturers for the Department of Computer Science. The role involves teaching and training students, conducting quality research, engaging in curriculum and programme development, evaluating students and mentoring them in academic and spiritual nurture. This is a hybrid role, with teaching delivered both online and face-to-face. Applicants need an earned PhD in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field and at least three years' teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer; experience teaching Software Engineering, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity or Data Science is preferred.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Teach and train students in line with schemes, policies, processes and procedures
  • Conduct quality research to enhance the scholarship, visibility and intellectual contribution of the University
  • Engage in curriculum and programme review and development
  • Evaluate students through continuous assessments and examinations
  • Mentor students in academic and spiritual nurture
  • Mobilise resources and build bridges with industry
  • Implement best practices in teaching, training and research for improved performance and achievements
  • Implement change initiatives to achieve desired university strategic goals
  • Ensure consistent Christian behaviour in line with the University's vision

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Earned PhD in a relevant area of Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field from an accredited university
  • At least three (3) years' teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer; teaching Software Engineering, IoT, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity or Data Science is preferred
  • Possess a minimum of thirty-two (32) publications, twenty-four (24) of which must be from refereed journals
  • Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
  • Evidence of active participation in school/departmental activities or demonstrated leadership in university activities
  • Registered by the relevant professional body
  • Christian commitment and practice

Skills & Competencies:

  • Adaptability to teaching both online and face-to-face
  • Strong research and publication record
  • Curriculum development and student mentoring ability
  • Commitment to Christian values in higher education

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