Lecturer I (Cybersecurity)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification PhD/Fellowship
- Experience 3 years
- Location Benue
- Job Field Education / Teaching 
JOB PURPOSE
- Lecturer I denotes academic maturity and cyber leadership; a scholar-practitioner who coordinates courses and labs, mentors others, advances impactful research, and anchors UAST’s ambition to be a centre of excellence in cybersecurity education and innovation.
- The job purpose is to deliver high-quality independent teaching and laboratory leadership, lead impactful cybersecurity research and innovation, mentor junior staff, and contribute strategically to institutional governance and accreditation.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate core Cybersecurity courses and advanced labs.
- Supervise undergraduate research and capstone projects.
- Lead/co-lead funded research, cyber-range development or national-interest security projects.
- Publish in reputable journals and engage industry/government stakeholders.
- Serve on School/University committees and accreditation teams.
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD in Cybersecurity or Senate-approved cognate with strong security scholarship.
- Minimum of four (4) publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
- Evidence of tools, patents, frameworks or impactful applied solutions is an added advantage.
Academic Qualifications (Mandatory)
- PhD in Cybersecurity or Senate-approved cognate with strong security scholarship.
- Minimum of four (4) publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
- Evidence of tools, patents, frameworks or impactful applied solutions is an added advantage.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
- At least three (3) years as Lecturer II (or equivalent).
- Active membership of recognised national/international cybersecurity or computing bodies.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Teaching excellence; research leadership; mentoring; strategic cyber thinking; interdisciplinary collaboration.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Strategic vision in digital security and cyber governance.
- Ethical stewardship and national-interest orientation.
- Capacity to translate research into secure systems and policy advice.
- Strong mentorship culture and institutional loyalty.
- Deep alignment with UAST’s secure, innovative and Africa-centred digital future.
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Method of Application
JOB PURPOSE
- The Assistant Lecturer in Cybersecurity is a digital security scholar-engineer in formation, trained to integrate secure computing foundations, ethical hacking awareness, digital forensics basics, cyber law and safety, while developing research discipline and Africa-centric cyber resilience thinking.
- The job purpose is to support undergraduate teaching and laboratory instruction in Cybersecurity, participate in research and innovation activities, and pursue advanced
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching & Laboratory Support:
- Assist in teaching foundational Cybersecurity courses (theory, labs, tutorials).
- Support hands-on labs in networking fundamentals, system security, secure coding and cyber hygiene.
- Assist in continuous assessment, grading and results processing.
Research & Capacity Development:
- Participate in departmental research, simulations, capture-the-flag (CTF) exercises and security audits.
- Enrol in and make satisfactory progress toward a PhD in Cybersecurity or a Senate-approved cognate.
Innovation & Digital Service:
- Support cybersecurity awareness programmes for campus and community.
- Assist in secure configuration of academic systems, labs and digital platforms (under guidance).
Academic Service & Ethics:
- Assist in departmental administration, accreditation readiness and QA.
- Uphold ethics, responsible disclosure and academic integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology or a Senate-approved cognate with strong security content.
- Evidence of commitment to pursue a PhD in a cybersecurity-relevant field.
- Entry-level or associate certifications (e.g., CEH, Security+, CCNA-Security, ISO 27001 Foundation) are an advantage.
Academic Qualifications (Mandatory)
- Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology or a Senate-approved cognate with strong security content.
- Evidence of commitment to pursue a PhD in a cybersecurity-relevant field.
- Entry-level or associate certifications (e.g., CEH, Security+, CCNA-Security, ISO 27001 Foundation) are an advantage.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
- 3 years relevant academic, industry or research experience.
- Student/Associate membership of recognised ICT or cybersecurity professional bodies encouraged.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Foundational cybersecurity concepts; analytical thinking; scripting basics; teamwork; digital ethics awareness.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Strong ethical orientation and respect for digital responsibility.
- Curiosity and discipline in problem-solving and systems thinking.
- Willingness to learn rapidly in a fast-evolving field.
- Collaborative mindset and respect for confidentiality.
- Alignment with UAST values of Excellence, Relevance and Legacy.
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