Job Description
Senior Lecturer - Department of Development Studies (One Position)
Purpose of the Job:
Contribute to the scholarship and intellectual life of the university by teaching, conducting research
and mentoring students in line with the University guidelines.
Requirements:
• Christian commitment and practice
• An Earned PhD in Development Studies from an accredited University
• At least six (6) years post-PhD experience in teaching at university level or six (6) years in
research/industry
• Evidence of supervising at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer.
• A minimum of 32 publication points as a Lecturer of which at least 24 should be from
refereed journal papers.
• Evidence of active participation in school/departmental activities or demonstrated leadership
in university activities
• Evidence of ability to attract research funding is an added advantage.
• Membership in the relevant professional bodies.
Working Conditions:
Hybrid (teaching online and face to face-to-face students): Applicants must be adaptable and open
to working in both environments.Responsibilities:
• Teaching of both online and in-campus students in line with schemes, policies, processes,
and procedures
• Conducting quality research to enhance the scholarship, visibility, and intellectual
contribution of the University.
• Evaluating students through continuous assessments and examinations
• Engaging in curriculum and program review and development for both online and in campus
students.
• Mobilizing resources and building bridges with industry
• Mentoring of students in academic and spiritual nurture
• Implementing of best practices in teaching, training and research for improved performance
and achievements.
• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired university plans and culture
• Ensuring consistent Christian behaviour in line with the university’s vision