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

Zetech University is the premier university for the education of Technology, Science and Business oriented global leaders, offering an exceptional learning experience to thousands of youth from Kenya and beyond.

Responsibilities or duties

• To teach in areas allocated by the Head of Department.
• Designing, developing, planning and delivering a range of programmes of study, sometimes for entirely new courses at various levels.
• Delivering high-quality lectures and practicals.
• Reviewing course content and materials on a regular basis, updating when required.
• Collaborating with academic colleagues on course development, curriculum changes and the development of research activities.
• Carrying out research and writing research grant proposals.
• Seeking and participating in consultancies.
• Presenting research papers at national or international conferences and other similar events.
• Dissemination of research outputs.
• Providing mentorship and career guidance to students and staff.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors or as captured in your detailed job description.

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

A Bachelors degree and a Masters degree qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology from a recognised/accredited University in the relevant field.

Specialisation in Blockchain Technology, Machine Learning or User-Centered design will be an added advantage.

Experience needed

At least three (3) years of post-qualification work experience.

• To teach in areas allocated by the Head of Department.
• Designing, developing, planning and delivering a range of programmes of study, sometimes for entirely new courses at various levels.
• Delivering high-quality lectures and practicals.
• Reviewing course content and materials on a regular basis, updating when required.
• Collaborating with academic colleagues on course development, curriculum changes and the development of research activities.
• Carrying out research and writing research grant proposals.
• Seeking and participating in consultancies.
• Presenting research papers at national or international conferences and other similar events.
• Dissemination of research outputs.
• Providing mentorship and career guidance to students and staff.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors or as captured in your detailed job description.

• Teaching
• Research
• Mentoring
• Curriculum Development
• Blockchain Technology (advantageous)
• Machine Learning (advantageous)
• User-Centered Design (advantageous)

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Masters degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Demonstrated potential for university teaching and research
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment