Job Description
SENIOR LECTURER, GRADE 13
This is a supervisory grade and the appointee shall be expected to provide academic and research leadership to members of lower cadres.
Qualifications Requirements
-Must have an earned Ph.D. degree or its equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized academic institution.
-Must have at least three (3) years of University teaching at the level of a full time Lecturer.
-Must have at least four (4) articles in refereed journals since becoming a Lecturer, OR at least one (1) refereed book in candidate’s professional area published by recognized publishers, plus two (2) articles, OR at least (3) distinguished exhibition, performances or original creation, plus one (1) article in a refereed journal since becoming a lecturer.
-Should show evidence of supervision of postgraduate students.
-Should have attended and contributed at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.
-Should have evidence of affiliation with recognized and relevant professional bodies.
-Should have evidence of contribution to University life through active participation in Departmental and Faculty activities and good quality teaching attendance of meetings, student academic advising and committee membership.
Duties and Responsibilities
The responsibilities of a Senior Lecturer are as follows:
-Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students
-Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations
-Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
-Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
-Initiating, planning and conducting research.
-Developing teaching and learning materials.
-Supervising postgraduate’s students in research activities.
-Participating in preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
-Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
-Participating in preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
-Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences in relevant fields.
-Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
-Attending and Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
-Performing other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Chief Officer of the University in accordance with the University Statutes.