PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To assist the Senior Lecturer and Lecturers in conducting well researched and prepared lectures to undergraduate students.

KEY FUNCTIONS

• To prepare lectures and conducting lectures to undergraduate students.
• To set tests, examinations and coursework according to University standards.
• To mark tests and examinations scripts and compile results according to grading standards of the University.
• To administer and invigilate tests, examinations and coursework according to University standards.
• To supervise students undertaking research in line with the University’s guidelines and regulations.
• To mentor junior staff in academic growth and research in line with the University policy.
• To carry out administrative duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department from time-to-time.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Lectures to undergraduate students prepared and conducted.
• Tests, examinations and coursework set according to University standards.
• Tests and examinations scripts marked and results compile according to grading standards of the University.
• Tests, examinations and coursework administered and invigilated according to University standards.
• Students undertaking research supervised in line with the University’s guidelines and regulations.
• Junior staff in academic growth and research mentored in line with the University policy.
• Administrative duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department carried out from time-to-time.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

a) Should have a Masters’ degree in the relevant discipline of English Language from a recognized awarding university/institution.

b) Should have a First class or upper Second-class Honors Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with English Language from a recognized awarding University.

c) Should have a high level of academic potential to pursue higher degrees.

d) Age limit: Not above the age of 40 years at the time of application

• To prepare lectures and conducting lectures to undergraduate students.
• To set tests, examinations and coursework according to University standards.
• To mark tests and examinations scripts and compile results according to grading standards of the University.
• To administer and invigilate tests, examinations and coursework according to University standards.
• To supervise students undertaking research in line with the University’s guidelines and regulations.
• To mentor junior staff in academic growth and research in line with the University policy.
• To carry out administrative duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department from time-to-time.

• Masters’ degree in the relevant discipline of English Language from a recognized awarding university/institution.
• First class or upper Second-class Honors Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with English Language from a recognized awarding University.
• High level of academic potential to pursue higher degrees.
• Age limit: Not above the age of 40 years at the time of application