Professor – Computer Science
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Date Posted | July 20, 2026 |
| Category | Education / Teaching |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | UGX |
Description

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 recruit distinguished scholars who will provide strategic academic leadership, strengthen research excellence, promote innovation and enhance the University's national, regional and international reputation in Computer Science. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Professor – Computer Science.
Role
The Professor – Computer Science shall report to the Dean, School of Science, Computing and Engineering and shall:
- Provide strategic academic leadership in Computer Science teaching, research, innovation and postgraduate education.
- Lead the planning, development and continuous improvement of undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science programmes.
- Strengthen the University's research profile through internationally recognised scholarship, research collaborations and innovation.
- Mentor academic staff, postgraduate students and researchers while building sustainable research capacity within the Department.
- Represent the University in national, regional and international academic, professional and policy forums.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Dean or University Council.
Purpose of the Job
To provide strategic academic and research leadership in Computer Science through excellence in teaching, innovation, postgraduate supervision and scholarly publication; strengthen the University's research competitiveness; promote industry collaboration and international partnerships; and contribute to national and global digital transformation through impactful research, innovation and knowledge generation.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate shall:
- Provide strategic leadership in the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science programmes.
- Lead curriculum development, programme review and accreditation to ensure compliance with National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) requirements and international quality standards.
- Teach specialised undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Computer Science and supervise Master's and PhD students to successful completion.
- Develop and sustain internationally recognised research programmes in Computer Science and related computing disciplines.
- Publish consistently in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and present research findings at leading international conferences.
- Secure and lead major competitive research grants, consultancy projects and multi-institutional research collaborations.
- Mentor Associate Professors, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers and early-career researchers in teaching, research, publication, grant writing and academic leadership.
- Promote innovation, technology transfer and commercialization of research outputs where appropriate.
- Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships with industry, government, professional bodies and international universities to support collaborative research, innovation and graduate employability.
- Contribute to University governance through leadership in Senate, academic committees, quality assurance, strategic planning and institutional policy development.
- Represent the University at national and international conferences, professional associations, accreditation bodies and strategic academic engagements.
- Promote departmental initiatives including coding festivals, innovation challenges, hackathons, cybersecurity awareness programmes and community digital transformation projects.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the University Management.
Remuneration
An attractive remuneration package shall be offered in accordance with King Ceasor University's Terms and Conditions of Service.
Tenure
The Professor – Computer Science shall hold office in accordance with King Ceasor University's Terms and Conditions of Service and subject to satisfactory performance.
Applying Instructions
Interested applicants are invited to submit their application letters. A complete application shall comprise:
- A signed letter of application.
- A statement outlining the applicant's vision for advancing pharmacy education, research, innovation and community engagement at King Ceasor University.
- A signed and dated Curriculum Vitae with contact details.
- Copies of academic publications.
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
- Evidence of current professional registration and practising licence.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation.
- Copies of appointment letters to relevant academic, clinical or leadership positions.
- A copy of the National Identity Card or passport.
- Referees should be advised to send confidential reference letters directly to the University before the closing date.
- References should address the applicant's academic qualifications, teaching effectiveness, professional competence, research achievements, leadership ability, professional conduct and personal integrity.
Both Hardcopy and Electronic mail) applications shall be accepted.
(a) Hardcopy Applications
Confidential letters and sealed applications marked: “CONFIDENTIAL: POSITION OF SENIOR LECTURER – PHARMACY” 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.
