Professor (Software Engineering)

About the Role

Owolabi University is a newly established, NUC-licensed private institution located in Osun State, Nigeria, dedicated to delivering world-class higher education. We are currently seeking a visionary and accomplished Professor of Software Engineering to join our prestigious Faculty of Science and Computing at our Osogbo take-off site. If you are passionate about shaping the next generation of tech leaders through innovative teaching and cutting-edge research, we invite you to be part of our founding academic community.

• Provide strong academic and administrative leadership within the Department of Software Engineering.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, delivering engaging and industry-relevant lectures.
• Supervise postgraduate students at the Master and Ph.D. levels.
• Conduct high-impact research and publish scholarly articles in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Actively secure research grants, fellowships, and external funding opportunities for the university.
• Collaborate with industry stakeholders to enhance curriculum relevance and practical learning.
• Participate in departmental, faculty, and university-wide administrative duties and committees.

• Possess a Ph.D. degree in Software Engineering or a closely related discipline from a reputable university.
• Demonstrate a minimum of 12 years of post-qualification, full-time teaching, research, and administrative experience in a tertiary institution.
• Show evidence of strong academic leadership with at least 25 scholarly publications in reputable local and international journals.
• Have a proven track record of successfully supervising postgraduate students.
• Provide verifiable evidence of ability to attract research grants and fellowships.
• Possess relevant professional certifications and active memberships in recognized professional bodies.

• Competitive salary package, ranked among the best in the Nigerian higher education system.
• A dynamic, growth-oriented work environment at a newly established, forward-thinking university.
• Ample opportunities for professional development, research funding, and institutional leadership.

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