Job Description
Associate Professor - CUK/AC/ADJ/SCOM-MS/ ASSOCPROF/MS/3/22(1)
Requirements:
i. Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant area and possess vast teaching
experience both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
ii. Applicants must possess a strong research portfolio and must have served as a
Professor/ Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer or equivalent in a university or
institution recognized by the Senate of CUK.
iii. Industry experience will be an added advantage
Duties and responsibilities:
i. Teaching undergraduate students and or postgraduate (in writing good academic
proposal and publications) and supervise students research;
ii. Preparing learning and teaching materials to enable better delivery of content and
achievement of the objectives of the course;
iii. Delivering the course content to students through lectures ensuring that they follow
the curriculum objectives;
iv. Evaluating the delivery models and make appropriate improvements to ensure
quality teaching and learning;
v. Setting, moderating, invigilating and marking exams in order to gauge the
effectiveness of teaching and learning;
vi. Carrying out a needs assessment for curriculum; identify the content gaps in order
to produce competent graduates;
vii. Developing and reviewing the curriculum and ensure that it complies with the
Commission for University Education guidelines and that is relevant to the job
market and the standing of the University;
viii. Carrying out research in their areas of specialization by writing grant proposals,
publishing and disseminating research results to create and enhance knowledge;
ix. Disseminating research result through publications, conferences, workshops to make
knowledge accessible to the public;
x. Managing research grants and project, prepare budgets for the respective funds,
and ensure good and appropriate use of the same;
xi. Developing work plans and timelines to ensure the objectives of the research are
well achieved;
xii. Preparation of reports as required by funding agencies e.g. financial reports and
research output;
xiii. Provision of consultancy services with key stakeholders in areas of expertise for
improved social-economic development;
xiv. Creating, maintaining and expanding linkages with both local and international
through networking to improve individual and institutional visibility;
xv. Serving as an expert in local and international committees and panels ensuring
appropriate dissemination of knowledge;
xvi. Participation in the University open day, field day, exhibition for the enhancements
of the image of the University.