Lecturers in ICT

Job description

A. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

1.     Lecturer – Engineering mathematics (1 Position)

Kapasa Makasa University is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates who are highly self-motivated and passionate about making a mark in the education sector to fill the position of lecturer for Engineering Mathematics on full-time employment in the ICT department. The candidate should possess the following qualifications:

Qualifications:

Grade 12 Certificate with Five (5) credits or better including English and Mathematics
Bachelor’s degree in engineering mathematics or related field
Master’s degree in mathematics or related field of Mathematics from reputable institutions with a focus on relevant mathematics content.
At least 2 years of teaching experience in a tertiary institution and evidence of research publication.
PhD in a Mathematics-related field is an added advantage.
Teaching methodology qualification is an added advantage.
Must have a minimum of two years of  practical and applied experience related to:
Algebra and Trigonometry, Fourier Series, Regression, Logarithms, Probability and Statistics , Discrete Mathematics, Time Series, Analytical and Coordinate Geometry
Number Theory and Elliptic Curves, Finite Fields, Finite State theory, Polynomials theorem, Galois Field Modulo Arithmetic, Complex Numbers and Calculus, Functions, variables and Vectors, Matrices and Determinants.
Prior experience lecturing in Mathematics or Applied mathematics courses is an advantage, as it demonstrates the ability to communicate technical topics to students.
Must have evidence of scholarly work published in reputable journals.
Must belong to a professional body related to the field of expertise and be an active member.

Responsibilities:

To participate in offering Mathematics Course to students pursuing undergraduate bachelor’s degrees in their respective fields.
Mentor students in applying academic knowledge to solve real-life problems as they work their way through their undergraduate programs.
To conduct academic research and be involved in curriculum development.
To review, revise, and improve curricula used by the department.

Coordinate with Tutors for mathematics in giving tutorials to students, asses students, Prepare and mark all assessments and final exams

2.     Lecturer – Data Science (1 Position)

Kapasa Makasa University is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates who are highly self-motivated and passionate about making a mark in the education sector to fill the position of a Lecturer for Data Science on full-time employment in the ICT department. The candidate should possess the following qualifications:

Qualifications:

Grade 12 Certificate with Five (5) credits or better including English and Mathematics
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science/ Computer Science/IT  or related field
Master’s degree in Data Science or related field from reputable institutions.
At least 2 years of teaching experience in a tertiary institution and evidence of research publication.
PhD in a Data Science/Computer Science or related field is an added advantage.
Teaching methodology qualification is an added advantage.

Experience and Competencies:

Must have a minimum of two years of  practical and applied experience related to:
Theory of Automata, Statistics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, GAN, Tableau and PowerBI, Data Mining and AI in general.
Understand Algorithms used for AI model development and their stages.
Demonstrate ability to teach Programing languages such as Python and R.
Must belong to a professional body related to the field of expertize.

Responsibilities:

To participate in offering Data Science Courses to students pursuing undergraduate bachelor’s degrees.
Mentor students in applying academic knowledge to solve real-life problems as they work their way through their undergraduate programs.
To conduct academic research and be involved in curriculum development.
To review, revise, and improve curricula used by the department.
Coordinate with Tutors for Statistics in giving tutorials to students, asses students, Prepare and mark all assessments and final exams

Required Skills:

Good interpersonal communication Skill
Knowledge in the use of research software tools like Mendelay, Paper pal etc
Computer Skills such as Microsoft application packages are a must
Ability to conduct collaborative research within and outside the University
Report writing and presentation skills are a must.

Interested candidates who meet the specified requirements above should apply enclosing their detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of professional and educational qualifications certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA), names and addresses of three (3) traceable references, their address, mobile phone number and email address.  The position applying for should be clearly marked on the envelope or in the subject line when applying using the email address.

Mode of Application

Candidates that poses the relevant skills and qualifications should submit their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of Academic/Professional Certificates, and three (3) names of referees, two (2) of whom must be professionally acquainted with the applicant, to

Email: jobs@kmu.ac.zm , Phone: 0975093144

Postal Address:

The Deputy Registrar
Kapasa Makasa University
P.O. Box 480195
CHINSALI

Closing Date for receipt of applications: 29th  August 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.