Associate Professor (Mechatronics Engineering)

Location: Jabi Airport Road, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• We are currently looking to engage a highly competent and result-oriented Associate Professor with strong personal & professional integrity to join our dynamic team in the Mechatronics Engineering Department.

Responsibilities

• The Associate Professor will report to the Head of Department and will be responsible for teaching specific course content whilst ensuring that the course design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University and Faculty.
• He/she will also engage in academic research activities and projects with the potential to generate income whilst securing impact.

He / she is expected to:

• Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars.
• Develop curricula and course material that can be used across a number of platforms.
• Collaborate with other academics and lecturers to improve teaching methods and expand knowledge base.
• Set and grade assignments, tests, and exams.
• Conduct research, and writing papers, proposals, journal articles, and books.
• Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and other events in and outside of the institution.
• Participate in training opportunities and initiatives at the institution.
• Provide support to students and other colleagues.
• Stay current by reading widely and producing published work in the field.

Educational and Professional Qualification(s) required for this position

• The candidate must be a Reader with a Ph.D. degree and evidence of outstanding experience in teaching, research, and administration.
• The candidate must have a record of substantial publications in reputable journals and evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• High level of professionalism, ethical standards, discretion, and respect for confidentiality of the donors.
• Well-developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and accurately complete tasks, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Affiliation with a Professional body.
• Must be adept in the use of MS Office Packages and video conferencing tools such as Microsoft Teams.

Application Closing Date
20th August 2026.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Disclaimer: Nile University is an equal opportunity employer and will never demand payment from candidates for employment.
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