Associate Professor (Software Engineering)

About the Role

Owolabi University, a newly established and NUC-licensed private institution in Osun State, Nigeria, is seeking a dynamic and accomplished academic for the position of Associate Professor in Software Engineering. Operating from our take-off site in Osogbo, we are committed to widening access to quality higher education and preparing our students to thrive in a fast-changing technological world under the visionary leadership of our founders.

• Provide strong academic leadership within the Faculty of Science and Computing.
• Teach, mentor, and guide undergraduate and postgraduate students in Software Engineering and related disciplines.
• Conduct high-impact research and publish scholarly articles in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Successfully supervise postgraduate student dissertations and theses.
• Contribute to curriculum development, departmental administration, and institutional growth.
• Participate in academic committees, community engagement, and university service.

• Must possess a PhD Degree in Software Engineering or a closely related discipline from a reputable university.
• A 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 administrative capacity.
• Must have a minimum of twenty (20) scholarly publications in reputable national and international journals.
• Proven track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students.

• Competitive remuneration package, proudly recognized as one of the best in the Nigerian higher educational system.
• A vibrant, innovative, and supportive work environment fostering academic freedom and research.
• Opportunities for professional growth and institutional leadership in a fast-rising private university.

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