Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Head of Computing

Senior Lecturer - Higher Grade | Associate Professor | Professor & Head of Computing

Company: SLIIT Northern Uni

Role Summary

Seeking an experienced, academically accomplished Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor and Head of Computing to lead the Computing Department at SLIIT - Northern Uni. The role involves academic leadership, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, research, and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the Department of Computing.
• Ensure academic excellence, innovation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Lead curriculum development, review, and implementation in line with industry trends and accreditation standards.
• Oversee teaching, learning assessment, student progression, and academic performance.
• Supervise, mentor, and support staff in teaching, research, publications, and professional development.
• Promote research, innovation, grant acquisition, industry collaboration, and community engagement.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, quality assurance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage departmental budgeting, resource allocation, staffing, and operational activities.
• Foster strong partnerships with industry, professional bodies, and academic institutions.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Applicants must have a First-Class Honours four-year bachelor's degree in computing or a related discipline, together with an earned Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in a relevant field.
• OR: A First- or Second-Class Honours bachelor's degree in computing or a related discipline, together with a postgraduate qualification at SLQF Level 9 or above, and an earned Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in a relevant field of Computing.
• Minimum of ten (10) years' experience demonstrating excellence in teaching, research, and/or industry practice after obtaining a bachelor's degree, with a strong publication record in reputed peer-reviewed journals.

Location

SLIIT Northern Uni

Application Details

Interested candidates are requested to submit:

• A comprehensive academic and professional Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• A cover letter addressing suitability for the role.
• Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications.
• Contact details of three non-related academic or professional referees.

Applications should be emailed to career@northernuni.com, clearly stating "Application - Head of Computing" in the subject line.

Closing Date for Applications: 21 August 2026