Associate Professor: Informatics

The Department of Informatics at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) is dedicated to empowering students to become industry-ready professionals in fields such as Business Computing, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Informatics, and Web Informatics. Our programmes are designed to produce highly skilled and motivated graduates equipped to address real-world challenges through innovative solutions. We invite applications for the position of Associate Professor: Informatics, an opportunity for passionate and forward-thinking academics to contribute to shaping the future of technology and informatics education.

Key Performance Areas

Deliver high-quality and innovative teaching across under and post-graduate programmes, design assessments that support student success. Supervise and mentor research students and ensure academic integrity and ethical practice. Lead curriculum development and review to maintain academic relevance and industry alignment. Conduct individual and collaborative research, build a strong publication record, and pursue external funding opportunities. Provide academic leadership, mentor junior staff, and foster a collaborative departmental environment. Contribute to governance through active participation in committees and support institutional quality assurance and strategic initiatives. Assist with student selection, registration, and advising in line with university policies. Lead outreach and capacity-building initiatives with community and industry partners and perform any other reasonable duties as assigned by superiors