Academic staff recruitment 2026/2027
Building excellence in education, research, innovation and global engagement
High-Flyers University invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, innovative and research-driven academics for appointments to positions across its faculties and departments. The University seeks passionate educators and researchers who can contribute to teaching, research, curriculum development, student mentorship and institutional advancement.
- 6 academic positions
- 6 specialisation areas
- Open application deadline
Available academic positions
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Entry Academic Level
Assistant Lecturer
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Lecturer Grade II
Lecturer II
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Lecturer Grade I
Lecturer I
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Senior Academic Level
Senior Lecturer
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Associate Professor Level
Reader / Associate Professor
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Professor Level
Professor
Job descriptions and responsibilities
Select a role to see its responsibilities and requirements.
Assistant LecturerEntry Academic Level
Role overview: Supports quality teaching, academic research and student development under the guidance of senior academic staff.
Key responsibilities
- Assist in delivering lectures, tutorials, seminars and practical sessions.
- Prepare and update lecture materials, course notes and assessments.
- Participate in curriculum development and academic programme reviews.
- Assist with undergraduate projects and student assignments.
- Engage in research and scholarly publications.
- Participate in departmental meetings and academic activities.
- Support student mentoring and academic advising.
- Undertake relevant administrative responsibilities.
Qualifications and experience
- Relevant Master’s degree in the proposed specialisation.
- A PhD or ongoing doctoral studies is an advantage, subject to applicable regulations.
- Demonstrable subject knowledge and communication skills.
- Research interest or publications are desirable.
- Commitment to professional development and academic excellence.
Lecturer II Lecturer Grade II
Role overview: Contributes to teaching, research, academic administration and student development within the relevant department.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver undergraduate lectures, tutorials and practical sessions.
- Develop teaching materials and assessment resources.
- Participate in curriculum design and programme development.
- Conduct independent and collaborative research.
- Publish findings in recognised academic journals.
- Supervise undergraduate research projects.
- Participate in examinations, moderation and quality assurance.
- Contribute to departmental and faculty development.
Qualifications and experience
- Relevant PhD preferred, subject to institutional and regulatory requirements.
- A Master’s degree with relevant teaching and research experience may be considered where regulations permit.
- Evidence of scholarly publications is desirable.
- Relevant professional qualifications are an advantage.
Lecturer I Lecturer Grade I
Role overview: Undertakes advanced teaching, research, academic supervision and departmental responsibilities.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality lectures and specialised academic instruction.
- Develop and review curricula.
- Conduct independent and collaborative research.
- Publish in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
- Supervise undergraduate projects and postgraduate research where qualified.
- Mentor junior academics.
- Participate in accreditation and quality assurance.
- Develop professional and research partnerships.
- Contribute to grant applications and funding opportunities.
Qualifications and experience
- Relevant PhD.
- University-level teaching experience.
- Record of scholarly publications.
- Evidence of research, supervision and professional development.
- Relevant professional membership is desirable.
Senior Lecturer Senior Academic Level
Role overview: Provides academic leadership in the discipline and demonstrates excellence in teaching, research, supervision and institutional development.
Key responsibilities
- Lead undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Develop and coordinate academic programmes.
- Lead research and interdisciplinary collaborations.
- Supervise postgraduate students and research projects.
- Publish in reputable journals.
- Mentor lecturers and early-career researchers.
- Contribute to academic strategy and quality assurance.
- Pursue research grants and external partnerships.
- Represent the University at academic and professional events.
Qualifications and experience
- Relevant PhD.
- Substantial university teaching and research experience.
- Strong peer-reviewed publication record.
- Postgraduate supervision experience.
- Evidence of academic leadership and research collaboration.
- Research funding and partnership experience is desirable.
Reader / Associate ProfessorAssociate Professor Level
Role overview: Provides significant academic and research leadership and strengthens the University’s research profile and international standing.
Key responsibilities
- Lead teaching, research and programme development.
- Lead major research projects and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Supervise doctoral and postgraduate students.
- Publish high-quality scholarship with demonstrable impact.
- Develop international research collaborations.
- Mentor academic staff.
- Lead research funding applications.
- Participate in academic governance.
- Contribute to accreditation and quality assurance.
- Promote knowledge exchange, innovation and industry engagement.
Qualifications and experience
- Relevant PhD.
- Extensive academic and research experience.
- Established high-quality publication record.
- Postgraduate research supervision.
- Evidence of research leadership and academic recognition.
- Research funding and partnership experience.
- Contribution to advancement of the discipline.
Professor Professor Level
Role overview: Provides distinguished academic leadership and contributes to strategy, research excellence, international engagement and institutional reputation.
Key responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership in teaching and research.
- Lead development of internationally competitive programmes.
- Establish and lead research centres, groups or initiatives.
- Supervise doctoral candidates and mentor researchers.
- Demonstrate outstanding scholarly publications and research impact.
- Attract grants and international collaborations.
- Develop partnerships with universities, government and industry.
- Contribute to governance, policy and quality assurance.
- Mentor academic staff.
- Represent the University at national and international forums.
- Drive innovation, entrepreneurship and knowledge transfer.
Qualifications and experience
- Relevant PhD.
- Extensive academic and research experience.
- Outstanding scholarly publication and contribution record.
- Significant postgraduate supervision experience.
- Research leadership and academic recognition.
- Successful research collaborations and grant acquisition.
- Contribution to academic governance and institutional development.
Areas of academic specialisation
Business, Management and Entrepreneurship
- Business Administration
- Accounting and Finance
- Economics
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Project Management
- Strategic Management
Computing and Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science and Analytics
- Information Systems
- Cloud Computing and Digital Technologies
Education and Professional Development
- Educational Management
- Educational Technology
- Curriculum Development
- Adult and Continuing Education
- Educational Psychology
- Learning and Development
Engineering and Technology
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Engineering Technology and Innovation
Health and Allied Sciences
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Nursing Science
- Public Health
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Biomedical Science
- Health Information Management
- Community Health
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Health Services Administration
Science and Applied Research
- Environmental Science
- Sustainable Energy
- Industrial Chemistry
- Applied Physics
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Management
- Climate Change and Sustainability
General expectations for all academic positions
- Commitment to academic integrity and professional ethics.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to use digital learning platforms and modern teaching technologies.
- Commitment to student-centred learning and employability.
- Research capability and willingness to publish scholarly work in reputable academic platforms of international standard.
- Ability to collaborate across academic disciplines.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Willingness to contribute to the University’s strategic objectives.
Application requirements
Applicants should submit a detailed academic CV/resume containing:
- Full name and contact information.
- Academic qualifications and professional certifications.
- Employment and academic experience.
- Teaching experience and courses previously delivered.
- Research interests and specialisation.
- Academic publications in reputable academic platforms.
- Research grants, awards and professional achievements.
- Academic and professional memberships.
- Postgraduate supervision experience, where applicable.
- Names and contact details of three (3) professional referees.
Applicants may also include a brief statement outlining their teaching philosophy, research interests and proposed contribution to High-Flyers University.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their detailed academic CV/resume and supporting documents to:
Email subject: Application for [Position] – [Area of Specialisation]
- Application for Lecturer II – Computer Science
- Application for Senior Lecturer – Business Administration
- Application for Professor – Engineering
Application deadline: Open. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment and interviews.
Why join High-Flyers University?
The University aims to foster an academic environment that encourages:
- Academic excellence and professional development
- Research, innovation and knowledge creation
- International academic collaboration
- Industry partnerships and professional engagement
- Digital transformation in higher education
- Entrepreneurship and graduate employability
- Inclusive, student-centred learning
Inspiring Excellence. Advancing Knowledge. Transforming Futures.
