Submit CVs – New Recruitment

Daystar University is a chartered interdenominational and evangelical Christian University. Its mission is the development of Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God’s kingdom in Africa and the world. We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions.

Dean – School of Education

The purpose of the job

Implementing the School Strategy in line with overall strategy, policies, processes and procedures to achieve the institution’s goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Christian commitment and practice

• Earned PhD in Education Administration and Management, Educational Leadership and Policy and any other relevant area from an accredited University.

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent.

• Experience as a Dean or Head of Department shall be an added advantage.

• Must have served as Head of Department for at least 4 years.

• Demonstrable delivery of key performance indicators (KPIs) in previous assignments.

• Registered by the relevant professional body

Responsibilities

• Articulating and leading in the implementation of university policies and procedures and ensuring that the School policies and practices are consistent and compliant with those of the University.

• Monitoring curriculum implementation, syllabi use, projection of courses, and teaching methodologies.

• Coordinating student formative and summative evaluation through continuous assessment, examinations, theses supervision and examination for quality and excellence in academic scholarship at the School level.

• Monitoring research and publication outputs of the School.

• Monitoring the use of facilities and equipment assigned to the School.

• Engaging in teaching and training of students.

• Preparing and revising, as necessary, academic programs, plans and calendar for the School in line with the Senate calendar of academic events.

• Ensuring appropriate Christian behaviour both internally and externally in line with the University’s vision.

• Identifying, benchmarking, and implementing best practices in the School’s management for improved academic performance and achievements.

• Preparing, monitoring, and reporting of the School budgetary allocations and overseeing the utilization of budgetary resources.

• Responsible for talent management in the School including coaching, mentoring, developing, motivating, training, and evaluating staff to achieve the highest levels of performance.

• Leading and managing communication between the School and other constituencies within the University.

• Managing and implementing change initiatives to achieve the desired University plans and culture.

Senior Lecturer – Department of Education

The purpose of the job

Contribute to the scholarship and intellectual life of the university by teaching, conducting research and mentoring students in line with the University guidelines

Requirements

• Christian commitment and practice

• Earned PhD in relevant area in Education from an accredited University.

• At least three (3) years teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer or Senior Researcher

• Possess a minimum of thirty-two (32) publication, 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

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid (teaching online and face to face-to-face): Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and training of students in line with schemes, policies, processes and procedures

• Conducting quality research to enhance the scholarship, visibility and intellectual contribution of the University.

• Evaluating students through continuous assessments and examinations

• Engaging in curriculum and program review and development

• Mobilizing resources and building bridges with industry

• Mentoring of students in academic and spiritual nurture

• Implementing best practices in teaching, training and research for improved performance and achievements.

• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired university strategic goals

• Ensuring consistent Christian behavior in line with the university’s vision

Senior Lecturer – Department of Computer Science – 2 Positions

The purpose of the job

Contribute to the scholarship and intellectual life of the university by teaching, conducting research and mentoring students in line with the University guidelines

Requirements

• Christian commitment and practice

• Earned PhD in relevant areas in Computer Science, Information Technology or 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, Data Science is preferred.

• Possess a minimum of thirty-two (32) publication, 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

Working Conditions: