KAPASA MAKASA UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
CYBER-SECURITY LECTURER (ONE 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 ICT lecturer for Cybersecurity 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
- Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or any ICT-related relevant field and a Master’s degree in either Information and Communication Technology Security, Computer Security, Network Security, Information Assurance, Data Privacy, or any Computer Science field with a focus on relevant security content. Must have at least two (2) years of teaching experience in a tertiary institution, and have scholarly experience.
- Being a holder of an earned PhD in Computer Science or an ICT-related field will be an added advantage.
- Must have a minimum of two years of industry experience with hands-on experience in roles related to:
- Security analysis
- Network security engineering
- Penetration testing
- Incident response
- Security consulting
- Vulnerability assessment
- Security operations
- Prior experience lecturing in ICT, Computer Science or Cyber Security courses is an advantage, as it demonstrates the ability to communicate technical topics to students.
- Must have verifiable scholarly work published in reputable journals.
- Must belong to a professional body related to the field of expertise and be an active member.
- Holding a teaching methodology qualification will be an added advantage.
Responsibilities:
- To participate in offering computer and ICT courses to students pursuing undergraduate bachelor’s degrees in their respective fields.
- Mentor students applying academic knowledge to solve real-life problems as they work their way through their undergraduate programs.
- To work with the institution as well as outside professionals in discussing opportunities for coordination research and development.
- To review, revise, and improve curricula used by the department.
Required Skills:
- Intrusion detection and incident response.
- Network security control and threat knowledge.
- Should have programming skills in any combination of:
- C#
- C++
- Java
- Python
- Web development
- Any contemporary languages
- Practical knowledge of various tools and platforms used in cyber security, such as:
- Firewalls
- IDS/IPS systems
- SIEM
- Encryption technologies
- Penetration testing tools (e.g., Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, etc.)
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to set up and manage hands-on labs and simulation environments for students to practice real-world cybersecurity tasks.
- Knowledge of regulations and compliance.
Application Instructions:
Candidates 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: 29 November 2024.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
