SENIOR LECTURER/SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW - GRADE 13
Job specifications
For appointment to this position, one must have: -
PhD degree or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited University;
At least three (3) years of teaching or research experience University level since becoming Lecturer/Research Fellow;
A minimum of three (3) publications in refereed journals since appointment as Lecturer /Research Fellow; (Minimum publication score of six (6) points as per the MMaraU Publications Grading structure); and
Supervised four (4) postgraduate master's degree candidates or attracted research funds.
OR
A Master's degree plus eight (8) years of University teaching experience after becoming Lecturer and 4 publications since becoming Lecturer/Research Fellow (Minimum publication score-8 points as per the MMaraU Publications Grading structure) (for specialized areas only);
Registration with relevant professional body (where applicable).;
Attended and contributed at learning conferences, seminars or workshops;
Evidence of continued research and evaluated effective teaching;
Evidence of contribution to university life through active participation in departmental matters, student's academic advising, faculty and University meetings, committee membership and others; and
Evidence of contribution to University life as well as national and international life
Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Department, the main duties will include:
Carrying out practical and theoretical teaching of both undergraduate and post graduate students;
Developing client driven quality programs;
Articulating the mission of the department in the University;
Initiating planning and conducting research;
Developing teaching materials;
Supervising post graduate students in research activities;
Participating in development and preparation of Faculty development plan;
Attending and participating in seminars/workshops/conferences in relevant fields;
Setting, processing and marking examinations; and
May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Vice-Chancellor,
Dean of Faculty or Chairman of Department as deemed necessary by such officers