About the Role
Owolabi University is a newly established, NUC-licensed private institution in Osun State, Nigeria, committed to delivering quality higher education and preparing globally competitive graduates. We are currently seeking a dynamic and accomplished Associate Professor of Information Technology to join our vibrant academic community in the Faculty of Science and Computing.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver engaging lectures, practical sessions, and seminars for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Information Technology and related disciplines.
- Provide visionary academic leadership in curriculum development, course design, and departmental strategic planning.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate (MSc and PhD) research projects to foster academic rigor and innovation.
- Conduct high-impact research, publish scholarly articles in reputable peer-reviewed journals, and attract research grants.
- Participate actively in departmental, faculty, and university-wide administrative duties, committees, and community engagement initiatives.
- Possess a PhD degree in Information Technology or a closely related computing discipline from a reputable university.
- Minimum of nine (9) years of post-qualification, full-time relevant teaching and research experience in a tertiary institution.
- Demonstrated evidence of strong academic leadership and a minimum of twenty (20) scholarly publications in reputable local and international journals.
- Proven track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at both master's and doctoral levels.
- Demonstrated administrative experience within a university environment.
- Competitive remuneration package ranking among the best in the Nigerian higher education system.
- A conducive, technology-driven teaching and research environment supporting professional growth.
- Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development within a fast-growing private university.