About the Role
The Federal University Dutse (FUD) is seeking a visionary, globally-minded scholar to join our academic community as Professor of Artificial Intelligence. Located in Jigawa State, Nigeria, FUD is committed to becoming a leading teaching and research-intensive, technologically driven institution. We invite accomplished researchers and educators to shape the future of technology education in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Provide academic leadership in the Department of Artificial Intelligence and related computing disciplines.
- Teach, mentor, and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students at the highest academic standards.
- Drive cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and emerging technologies, securing external research grants.
- Establish collaborative academic partnerships with national and international institutions and industry stakeholders.
- Contribute to curriculum development, departmental administration, and institutional advancement.
- Hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 12 years of cognate teaching and research experience in a recognized tertiary institution.
- Must possess a minimum of a Second Class Lower Division at the undergraduate level, in addition to relevant postgraduate degrees.
- Demonstrated academic output with at least 20 scholarly publications, serving as the lead author in a minimum of 10 publications.
- Distinguished national or international recognition as a researcher, author, or scientist in the field of AI.
- Competitive salary structure aligned with federal government academic standards in Nigeria.
- Opportunities for professional growth, research funding, and institutional leadership.
- An engaging academic environment within a fast-growing, technologically driven university.