About the Role
Jimoh Babalola University (JBU), a premium, fully licensed private higher education institution in Ilorin, Kwara State, invites applications from qualified academics for the position of Lecturer I (Software Engineering). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a university whose philosophy is anchored on clarity, capacity, and civility, in pursuit of academic excellence and societal impact.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver high-quality lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions in Software Engineering and related courses
- Design and update curricula in line with current industry standards and academic best practices
- Conduct rigorous research and publish findings in reputable, peer-reviewed academic journals
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students' projects, theses, and dissertations
- Mentor students and provide academic guidance to support their intellectual and professional growth
- Participate actively in departmental meetings, curriculum development, and quality assurance activities
- Engage in continuous professional development and stay abreast of emerging trends in software engineering
- Contribute to community service, outreach programs, and university-wide committees as required
- Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary research and grant applications
- A PhD in Software Engineering or a closely related field
- Minimum of three (3) years of post-PhD teaching, research, and industry experience
- A strong record of scholarly publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals
- Evidence of completion of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), or a Certificate of Exemption/Exclusion where applicable
- Demonstrated ability to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students effectively
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong commitment to academic integrity and the values of clarity, capacity, and civility
- Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Opportunity to work in a modern, well-resourced academic environment
- Support for research funding, publication, and conference participation
- Access to state-of-the-art teaching and laboratory facilities
- Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment
- Career growth and advancement opportunities within a fast-growing university
- Health insurance and other staff welfare benefits