Professor, MSc Cybersecurity Program


  2026-05-20
  Lagos, Nigeria
  Not specified
  Information Technology

The Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) is a tertiary education institution located in Nigeria and established to deliver world-class science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and Management academic excellence in Africa at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The vision is to deliver 5,000 STEM leaders by 2030 and ultimately be ranked as one of the top 50 global institutions in STEM education.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Professor, MSc Cybersecurity Program

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time (Onsite)

Role Overview

  • The successful candidate will have a strong academic background, a proven record of research and publication, and significant teaching experience at the postgraduate level.
  • The position involves teaching, research, and service responsibilities, with a focus on contributing to the growth and development of the MSc Cybersecurity program.
  • We are looking for a qualified and passionate individual to serve as a Professor in our MSc Cybersecurity program.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Providing leadership in curriculum development, ensuring relevance to industry needs.
  • Conducting advanced courses in the MSc Cybersecurity program.
  • Engaging in cutting-edge research and contributing to the university's research objectives.
  • Mentoring and guiding postgraduate students in their academic and professional pursuits.
  • Contributing to the academic community through committee work, program development, and other university service activities.

Qualifications

  • An outstanding record of scholarly publications in top-tier journals and conferences.
  • Proven ability to mentor and supervise graduate students.
  • Active involvement in professional organizations related to Software Engineering.
  • Extensive experience in teaching and curriculum development at the postgraduate level in Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Advanced Cryptography, Security Governance, Ethical Hacking, Cloud & Infrastructure Security, Cyber Law & Policy, or Security Analytics.
  • A Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a closely related field from a reputable institution.

Requirements:

  • In-depth understanding of contemporary issues in Cybersecurity.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with colleagues.
  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse academic environment.
  • Alignment with the mission and values of the university

What We Offer
In order to build Africa’s foremost world-class university, we need Africa’s most brilliant minds. Joining NUTM will offer:

  • Competitive benefit packages.
  • Comprehensive health care benefits.
  • Collaborative and innovative company culture.
  • Access to a wide network of high impact people.
  • Vibrant work environment.
  • Continuous Learning and growth.
  • Flexible work opportunities.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send the following documents to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Application Documents

  • Cover letter outlining teaching philosophy, research interests, and contributions to the university's mission.
  • Copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Contact information for three professional references.
  • Portfolio of scholarly work, including publications and research projects.

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