Assistant Professor in Machine Learning and Big Data/ Data Science

ABOUT THE COMPANY

United States International University - Africa, also known as USIU Africa, is a private university in Kenya, the largest economy in the East African Community. It is one of the best universities in Africa. It is accredited by the Commission for Higher Education (CHE) in Kenya.

JOB SUMMARY

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional ExperienceA Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited University.At least 3 years of teaching/research experience at the university level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer/Research Fellow as per the CUE Standards & Guidelines, 2014, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion as Lecturer/Research Fellow;Be registered by the relevant professional body, where applicable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels in the specific areas of specialization as listed above.Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.Participate in program assessment and reviews.Supervise students’ research (projects/ thesis/ dissertations) at the undergraduate and graduate levels.Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.Engage in service to the University, the profession and to the community.Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

REQUIRED SKILLS

University teaching, Exam preparation and grading, Research and development, Research planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education