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Assistant Professor in Machine Learning and Big Data/ Data Science
2026-02-24T03:22:10+00:00
United States International University - USIU Africa
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Education, Science & Engineering
KES
MONTH
2026-03-09T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

United States International University - Africa is located in the Kasarani area, off Thika Road in the suburb of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The university is an independent, not-for-profit institution serving 6512 students representing 69 nationalities. It offers 24 degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral level, all of which are accredi...

Responsibilities or duties

The successful candidates will be reporting to the Dean, the School of Science and Technology (SST) and will be expected to teach, conduct research and engage in service performance.

  • Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels in the specific areas of specialization as listed above.
  • Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
  • Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
  • Participate in program assessment and reviews.
  • Supervise students’ research (projects/ thesis/ dissertations) at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.
  • Engage in service to the University, the profession and to the community.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

  • A Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited University.
  • At least 3 years of teaching/research experience at the university level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
  • A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer/Research Fellow as per the CUE Standards & Guidelines, 2014, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
  • Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion as Lecturer/Research Fellow;
  • Be registered by the relevant professional body, where applicable.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

  • Excellent computer background
  • Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined
  • Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning
  • Managing ambiguity and emotions
  • Managing technological change
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent listening and mediation skills
  • Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Excellent research writing skills

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  • Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels in the specific areas of specialization as listed above.
  • Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
  • Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
  • Participate in program assessment and reviews.
  • Supervise students’ research (projects/ thesis/ dissertations) at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.
  • Engage in service to the University, the profession and to the community.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
  • Excellent computer background
  • Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined
  • Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning
  • Managing ambiguity and emotions
  • Managing technological change
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent listening and mediation skills
  • Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Excellent research writing skills
  • A Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited University.
  • At least 3 years of teaching/research experience at the university level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
  • A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer/Research Fellow as per the CUE Standards & Guidelines, 2014, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
  • Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion as Lecturer/Research Fellow;
  • Be registered by the relevant professional body, where applicable.
postgraduate degree
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Vacancy title:
Assistant Professor in Machine Learning and Big Data/ Data Science

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
United States International University - USIU Africa

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, March 9 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

United States International University - Africa is located in the Kasarani area, off Thika Road in the suburb of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The university is an independent, not-for-profit institution serving 6512 students representing 69 nationalities. It offers 24 degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral level, all of which are accredi...

Responsibilities or duties

The successful candidates will be reporting to the Dean, the School of Science and Technology (SST) and will be expected to teach, conduct research and engage in service performance.

  • Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels in the specific areas of specialization as listed above.
  • Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
  • Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
  • Participate in program assessment and reviews.
  • Supervise students’ research (projects/ thesis/ dissertations) at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.
  • Engage in service to the University, the profession and to the community.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

  • A Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited University.
  • At least 3 years of teaching/research experience at the university level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
  • A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer/Research Fellow as per the CUE Standards & Guidelines, 2014, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
  • Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion as Lecturer/Research Fellow;
  • Be registered by the relevant professional body, where applicable.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

  • Excellent computer background
  • Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined
  • Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning
  • Managing ambiguity and emotions
  • Managing technological change
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent listening and mediation skills
  • Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Excellent research writing skills

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

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Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member in a modern and progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply.

Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and contacts to the address below by Monday, March 09, 2026 with the subject indicating the exact position.

Director of Human Resources,
United States International University - Africa
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya

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Job Info
Job Category: Education/ Academic/ Teaching jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, March 9 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 24-02-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 24-02-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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