Associate Professor – Computer Science job at King Ceasor University
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Posted date: 2026-Jul-20
Location: PLOT 32, KING CEASOR ROAD, GGABA ROAD, BUNGA HILL, King Ceasor University, Bunga, Kampala, Uganda, Kampala
Associate Professor – Computer Science 2026-07-20T07:07:38+00:00 King Ceasor University https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_4334/logo/King%20Ceasor%20University.jpg https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ FULL_TIME PLOT 32, KING CEASOR ROAD, GGABA ROAD, BUNGA HILL King Ceasor University, Bunga, Kampala, Uganda Kampala 00256 Uganda Education, and Training Education, Science & Engineering, Computer & IT 2026-07-31T17:00:00+00:00 8 Background King Ceasor University (KCU) is a chartered private university committed to academic excellence, innovation, research, and quality assurance in higher education. Through its School of Science, Computing and Engineering, the University seeks to strengthen its academic and research capacity by recruiting distinguished scholars to provide academic leadership, advance research and innovation, and contribute to national and global digital transformation. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Associate Professor – Computer Science. Responsibilities The Associate Professor – Computer Science shall report to the Head of Department, Computing, AI and Data Science and shall: - Provide academic and research leadership in Computer Science teaching, innovation and scholarly activities.
- Lead the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science programmes.
- Strengthen the Department's research profile through high-quality publications, postgraduate supervision and grant acquisition.
- Mentor academic staff and support institutional quality assurance, curriculum development and accreditation.
- Promote strategic partnerships with industry, government, professional bodies and international institutions.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department, Dean or University Management.
Purpose of the Job To provide academic leadership in Computer Science through excellence in teaching, research, innovation and postgraduate supervision; strengthen the Department's research culture and international visibility; promote industry collaboration and resource mobilisation; and contribute to the University's strategic objectives in teaching, research and community engagement. Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate shall: - Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Computer Science and related computing disciplines.
- Lead curriculum development, programme review and accreditation activities to ensure compliance with NCHE requirements and international best practices.
- Supervise undergraduate research projects and supervise Master's students to completion while actively supervising or co-supervising PhD students.
- Conduct high-quality research in Computer Science and publish consistently in reputable peer-reviewed journals and internationally recognised conference proceedings.
- Lead multidisciplinary research projects and contribute to the Department's strategic research agenda in areas such as software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, distributed systems and emerging computing technologies.
- Secure competitive research grants and establish collaborative research programmes with local and international partners.
- Mentor Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, Assistant Lecturers and Teaching Assistants in teaching, research, publication and career development.
- Participate in departmental, School and University governance, quality assurance and academic planning.
- Develop and strengthen partnerships with industry to support student internships, collaborative research, consultancy and innovation.
- Represent the University in professional bodies, academic conferences, workshops and computing-related forums.
- Support departmental initiatives including coding competitions, hackathons, digital innovation programmes, cybersecurity awareness campaigns and technology outreach activities.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the University Management.
Candidate Specification Academic Qualifications and Experience Applicants must possess: - An earned PhD in Computer Science or a closely related computing discipline from a recognised university.
- A Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related computing discipline.
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant post-PhD academic and/or industry experience, including at least three (3) years at the rank of Senior Lecturer or its equivalent.
- A minimum of five (5) peer-reviewed publications since appointment or promotion to Senior Lecturer, demonstrating a coherent and progressive research trajectory.
- Successful supervision of at least two (2) Master's students to completion, together with active PhD supervision or co-supervision.
- Demonstrated success in attracting research or development funding and evidence of academic leadership through programme coordination, research group leadership or committee chairing.
Remuneration An attractive remuneration package shall be offered in accordance with King Ceasor University's Terms and Conditions of Service. Tenure The Associate Professor – Computer Science shall hold office in accordance with King Ceasor University's Terms and Conditions of Service and subject to satisfactory performance. - Provide academic and research leadership in Computer Science teaching, innovation and scholarly activities.
- Lead the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science programmes.
- Strengthen the Department's research profile through high-quality publications, postgraduate supervision and grant acquisition.
- Mentor academic staff and support institutional quality assurance, curriculum development and accreditation.
- Promote strategic partnerships with industry, government, professional bodies and international institutions.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department, Dean or University Management.
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Computer Science and related computing disciplines.
- Lead curriculum development, programme review and accreditation activities to ensure compliance with NCHE requirements and international best practices.
- Supervise undergraduate research projects and supervise Master's students to completion while actively supervising or co-supervising PhD students.
- Conduct high-quality research in Computer Science and publish consistently in reputable peer-reviewed journals and internationally recognised conference proceedings.
- Lead multidisciplinary research projects and contribute to the Department's strategic research agenda in areas such as software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, distributed systems and emerging computing technologies.
- Secure competitive research grants and establish collaborative research programmes with local and international partners.
- Mentor Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, Assistant Lecturers and Teaching Assistants in teaching, research, publication and career development.
- Participate in departmental, School and University governance, quality assurance and academic planning.
- Develop and strengthen partnerships with industry to support student internships, collaborative research, consultancy and innovation.
- Represent the University in professional bodies, academic conferences, workshops and computing-related forums.
- Support departmental initiatives including coding competitions, hackathons, digital innovation programmes, cybersecurity awareness campaigns and technology outreach activities.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the University Management.
- Academic leadership
- Research leadership
- Teaching
- Innovation
- Scholarly activities
- Curriculum development
- Programme delivery
- Research profile strengthening
- High-quality publications
- Postgraduate supervision
- Grant acquisition
- Mentoring academic staff
- Quality assurance
- Curriculum development
- Accreditation
- Strategic partnerships
- Industry collaboration
- Government collaboration
- Professional body collaboration
- International institution collaboration
- Research in Computer Science
- Publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Publication in conference proceedings
- Multidisciplinary research project leadership
- Research grant acquisition
- Collaborative research programme establishment
- Mentoring junior academic staff
- Departmental governance
- School governance
- University governance
- Academic planning
- Industry partnership development
- Student internship support
- Collaborative research support
- Consultancy
- Innovation support
- Representation in professional bodies
- Representation in academic conferences
- Representation in workshops
- Representation in computing-related forums
- Support for departmental initiatives
- An earned PhD in Computer Science or a closely related computing discipline from a recognised university.
- A Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related computing discipline.
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant post-PhD academic and/or industry experience, including at least three (3) years at the rank of Senior Lecturer or its equivalent.
- A minimum of five (5) peer-reviewed publications since appointment or promotion to Senior Lecturer, demonstrating a coherent and progressive research trajectory.
- Successful supervision of at least two (2) Master's students to completion, together with active PhD supervision or co-supervision.
- Demonstrated success in attracting research or development funding and evidence of academic leadership through programme coordination, research group leadership or committee chairing.
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King Ceasor University Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 31 2026 Duty Station:
PLOT 32, KING CEASOR ROAD, GGABA ROAD, BUNGA HILL | King Ceasor University, Bunga, Kampala, Uganda | Kampala Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Background King Ceasor University (KCU) is a chartered private university committed to academic excellence, innovation, research, and quality assurance in higher education. Through its School of Science, Computing and Engineering, the University seeks to strengthen its academic and research capacity by recruiting distinguished scholars to provide academic leadership, advance research and innovation, and contribute to national and global digital transformation. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Associate Professor – Computer Science. Responsibilities The Associate Professor – Computer Science shall report to the Head of Department, Computing, AI and Data Science and shall: - Provide academic and research leadership in Computer Science teaching, innovation and scholarly activities.
- Lead the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science programmes.
- Strengthen the Department's research profile through high-quality publications, postgraduate supervision and grant acquisition.
- Mentor academic staff and support institutional quality assurance, curriculum development and accreditation.
- Promote strategic partnerships with industry, government, professional bodies and international institutions.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department, Dean or University Management.
Purpose of the Job To provide academic leadership in Computer Science through excellence in teaching, research, innovation and postgraduate supervision; strengthen the Department's research culture and international visibility; promote industry collaboration and resource mobilisation; and contribute to the University's strategic objectives in teaching, research and community engagement. Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate shall: - Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Computer Science and related computing disciplines.
- Lead curriculum development, programme review and accreditation activities to ensure compliance with NCHE requirements and international best practices.
- Supervise undergraduate research projects and supervise Master's students to completion while actively supervising or co-supervising PhD students.
- Conduct high-quality research in Computer Science and publish consistently in reputable peer-reviewed journals and internationally recognised conference proceedings.
- Lead multidisciplinary research projects and contribute to the Department's strategic research agenda in areas such as software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, distributed systems and emerging computing technologies.
- Secure competitive research grants and establish collaborative research programmes with local and international partners.
- Mentor Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, Assistant Lecturers and Teaching Assistants in teaching, research, publication and career development.
- Participate in departmental, School and University governance, quality assurance and academic planning.
- Develop and strengthen partnerships with industry to support student internships, collaborative research, consultancy and innovation.
- Represent the University in professional bodies, academic conferences, workshops and computing-related forums.
- Support departmental initiatives including coding competitions, hackathons, digital innovation programmes, cybersecurity awareness campaigns and technology outreach activities.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the University Management.
Candidate Specification Academic Qualifications and Experience Applicants must possess: - An earned PhD in Computer Science or a closely related computing discipline from a recognised university.
- A Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related computing discipline.
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant post-PhD academic and/or industry experience, including at least three (3) years at the rank of Senior Lecturer or its equivalent.
- A minimum of five (5) peer-reviewed publications since appointment or promotion to Senior Lecturer, demonstrating a coherent and progressive research trajectory.
- Successful supervision of at least two (2) Master's students to completion, together with active PhD supervision or co-supervision.
- Demonstrated success in attracting research or development funding and evidence of academic leadership through programme coordination, research group leadership or committee chairing.
Remuneration An attractive remuneration package shall be offered in accordance with King Ceasor University's Terms and Conditions of Service. Tenure The Associate Professor – Computer Science shall hold office in accordance with King Ceasor University's Terms and Conditions of Service and subject to satisfactory performance. Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: postgraduate degree Job application procedure
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Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications comprising: - A signed letter of application.
- A statement outlining the applicant's vision for advancing Computer Science education, research, innovation and industry collaboration at King Ceasor University.
- A signed and dated Curriculum Vitae with contact details of three (3) referees.
- Copies of academic publications.
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
- Copies of previous appointment letters to relevant academic or professional positions.
- A copy of the National Identity Card or passport.
- Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation.
- Referees should submit confidential reference letters directly to the University before the closing date.
- References should address the applicant's academic qualifications, teaching effectiveness, research achievements, leadership ability, professional conduct and suitability for appointment.
Both Hardcopy and Electronic (mail) applications shall be accepted. (a) Hardcopy Applications Confidential letters and sealed applications marked: “CONFIDENTIAL: POSITION OF ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR – COMPUTER SCIENCE†should be addressed to: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
KING CEASOR UNIVERSITY
PLOT 32, KING CEASOR ROAD, GGABA ROAD, BUNGA HILL
P.O. BOX 88, KAMPALA, UGANDA (b) Electronic (mail) Applications Electronic applications should have all the above documents scanned by 5:00 pm East African Standard Time on 31st July 2026. Please Note That: - Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.
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