PROFESSOR : COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER – NUST

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Department: Computer Science

Professor: Communication Networks

A Doctorate (NQF Level 10) in Computer Science or a related field with at least seven years of lecturing experience at tertiary

education level and/or industry experience or an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience in Wireless Networks, Computer Networks, Computer Information Systems, Network Security and Ad-Hoc Networks. Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Proven competence in successful sourcing of research or project funding from third-party sources, successful

initiation, and management of research projects, curriculum development, and strong management/organisational and mentorship skills. Competence to develop high-quality course materials and teach in at least three of the following courses at both under and post-graduate levels: Design and Analysis of Communication Protocols, Application of AI in Communication Networks, Performance Modelling, Network Programming, and Mobile Networks. Competence to assume academic leadership, to establish professional networks, and to maintain links with industry, as well as experience in developing postgraduate programmes. Excellent research profile including twenty peer-reviewed publications, journal articles and successful supervision of at least three Master’s and one Doctoral (research) students.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Teach, assess, and develop curriculum, conduct community service, and administration. Supervise research (projects and/or thesis) at undergraduate levels;

conduct research and publish in accredited journals; source for research or project funding; establish professional networks with industry and universities

and partake in Department, Faculty and/or University Committees.

NUST is an equal opportunity employer and encourages suitably qualified Namibians especially from designated groups such as women and persons with

disabilities with a distinguished record of achievements and proven capacity to lead in a stimulating and culturally diverse environment to submit their

applications.