AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING LECTURER/ SENIOR LECTURER/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR (1 Post)

Reporting to the Head of Department, the incumbent is expected to spearhead teaching, research, transformative innovation and community service in applied Agricultural Engineering.

Desired Attributes:

• A PhD in Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Hydrological Engineering.
• An MSc. in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Irrigation Engineering or Hydrological Engineering
• A BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Engineering or Irrigation Engineering with a strong documented engineering background recognised by related bodies.
• At least five years teaching experience at undergraduate, post graduate or tertiary level and/or industry.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise student lab work, and conducting and publishing their own research work.
• Ability to spearhead novel technologies for improved efficiency of water and energy use, water-saving irrigation technologies, renewable energy supply systems, mechanisation and post-harvest processes.
• A traceable track record of conducting relevant research and publishing in reputable, peer- reviewed journals.
• Ability to mobilise resources through writing research and grant proposals independently.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a culturally-diverse environment.
• Demonstrated record of academic leadership that will contribute to invigorating departmental instruction, curricular innovation, and increased research productivity in line with the Education 5.0 thrust of Higher Education Training.

Duties and Responsibilities: Please note that the duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor and Professor are grouped into 5 main categories which are: a) Teaching - The incumbent is expected to teach or deliver lectures in accordance with the Department and or College guidelines and standards. b) University Service and Community Engagement - The incumbent should participate in all Department, College and University activities such as attending meetings, training workshops, conferences and seminars, among others. c) Research - The incumbent is expected to engage in active research in his/her area of specialisation, which benefits the students, the Global community and the University. d) Innovations - Innovations should lead to the production of goods and services. e) Industrialisation - Through the commercialisation of goods and services.

How to Apply: Interested candidates must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification (ID, or Passport & birth certificate), and a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), including full personal particulars and the names and addresses of three referees. The application pack should be sent as a single PDF file clearly marked “Lectureship Agribusiness " in the subject line to the email careers@africau.edu no later than 1400 hours on Friday, 03 October 2025. Applicants should clearly indicate the position being applied for in the application letter, which should be addressed to the Assistant Registrar, Human Resource and Administration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Africa University is committed to Diversity, Ubuntu, Professionalism, Integrity and Excellence. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.