PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To conduct lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students in relevant subjects; and maintain academic excellence through well researched and prepared lectures as well as conducting researches.

KEY FUNCTIONS

1. To prepare lectures and conduct lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

2. To conduct researches and disseminating research findings.

3. Supervise students undertaking research.

4. To conduct seminars.

5. To set tests, examinations and course work according to University standards.

6. To administer and invigilate tests, course works and examinations according to University standards.

7. To mark tests and examinations scripts and compile results according to approved grading standards of the University.

8. To attend to students’ inquiries and academic problems.

9. To carry out administrative duties in the departments as directed by the Head of Department.

KEY OUTPUTS

Lesson plans prepared and Lectures delivered according to the time table.

Fundable research proposals prepared and approved.

Research conducted and research findings disseminated/published.

Students undertaking research supervised.

Seminars conducted.

Tests, examinations and course work set, marked and results compiled.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

a) Must have a PhD in Development Studies from a recognized awarding university/institution.

b) Experience of two years at the minimum level of Assistant Lecturer in a university will be an added advantage.

c) Age Limit: Not above the age of 55 years at the time of application.

• Prepare lectures and conduct lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Conduct researches and disseminating research findings.
• Supervise students undertaking research.
• Conduct seminars.
• Set tests, examinations and course work according to University standards.
• Administer and invigilate tests, course works and examinations according to University standards.
• Mark tests and examinations scripts and compile results according to approved grading standards of the University.
• Attend to students’ inquiries and academic problems.
• Carry out administrative duties in the departments as directed by the Head of Department.

• PhD in Development Studies from a recognized awarding university/institution.