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.
Key Responsibilities- 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.