Job Description:

About the Job

This position involves teaching, research, and academic leadership within the Faculty of Science, focusing on Environmental Studies/Science.

Responsibilities

Lecturing specific units of specialization in accordance with the curriculum.
Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments.
Preparing students progress reports.
Coordinating research and training activities.
Providing specialized inputs in lecturing, training modules and curriculum development.
Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia.
Providing consultancy work with a view to producing learning/teaching materials.
Coordinating of courses, projects and practical work.
Developing proposals to attract research grants and consultancies.
Writing journal articles and books.
Peer-reviewing of grant proposals and publications in academic journals.
Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula.
Supervising Senior Lecturers, Lecturers, Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students.
Providing academic and administrative leadership and mentorship programmes.
Community engagement.
Developing linkages and collaborations for student exchange programs.

Requirements

PhD or equivalent Doctorate degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
Served in the grade of Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years.
A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or equivalent of which thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including one (1) doctoral student as a Senior Lecturer / Senior Research Fellow.
Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow.
Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable).
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance, leadership and results.