Job Description
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN MARKETING (INTERNAL ADVERT)
JOB OBJECTIVE
• To facilitate quality learning through teaching, administration and academic advisory work and ensure an outstanding student learning experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lecturers, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the COD from time to time.
• Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams, assignments and continuous assessments tests.
• Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, Achievement and attendance.
• Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and referring student to support services as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.
• Participate in supervision and assisting of undergraduate and post graduate students in their research work.
• Carry out research and produce publications, as well as other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the Performance Management Contract
• Participate in writing of research proposals and applying of research grants.
• Contribute and participate in the development in the departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counselling.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University wide working groups or committee as, when requested to do so;
• Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills;
• Maintain proper records of students’ examination, assignments and continuous assessments tests and ensure they are keyed in examination records management system in time;
• Attend departmental, Faculty and University–wide meetings with other staff members;
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• An earned PhD Degree in relevant field from an accredited and recognized university
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and progressive teaching experience at University level as a Senior Lecturer
• A minimum of five (5) high quality publications in refereed journals since the last promotion to the rank of Senior Lecturer
• Supervised a minimum of four (4) post-graduate students to completion including at least one doctoral student
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer
• Registered with a relevant professional body where applicable
• Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community
• Evidence of both national and international contribution through scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars, service in national/international advisory boards
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent research skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Time management skills and attention to detail