ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to building a strong academic culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation.

Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the COD from time to time.

Participate in the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Attract research funding through grants and collaborations, lead research teams, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Supervise Postgraduate students as assigned by the Chair of the Department (COD)

Participate in program reviews, audits, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Provide leadership within the department by mentoring junior faculty, guiding early-career researchers, and supporting staff development.

Serve on university committees and contribute to policy formulation and decision-making.

Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests.

Assist in developing 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 refer them to support services as appropriate.

Maintain proper records of students’ examinations, assignments, and continuous assessment tests and ensure they are keyed to the examination records management system on time.

Foster partnerships, consultancy, and outreach initiatives that enhance the University’s visibility and impact.

Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills.

Academic/professional requirements and experience for promotion/appointment

An earned PhD or equivalent earned doctoral degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognised university;

At least three (3) years of continuous teaching experience at the University as a Senior Lecturer;

A minimum of five (5) publications in reputable refereed journals or their equivalent since last promotion to the position or appointment as a Senior Lecturer;

Supervised a minimum of three (3) Master’s and one (1) PhD students to completion since promotion or appointment as a Senior Lecturer;

Attracted research or development funds as a researcher in at least two projects since last promotion or appointment as a Senior Lecturer;

Registered and a member in good standing with the relevant professional body (where applicable);

Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community;

Contributed both nationally and internationally through scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars, and advisory boards.

• Contribute to building a strong academic culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation.
• Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the COD from time to time.
• Participate in the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Attract research funding through grants and collaborations, lead research teams, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Supervise Postgraduate students as assigned by the Chair of the Department (COD)
• Participate in program reviews, audits, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership within the department by mentoring junior faculty, guiding early-career researchers, and supporting staff development.
• Serve on university committees and contribute to policy formulation and decision-making.
• Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests.
• Assist in developing 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 refer them to support services as appropriate.
• Maintain proper records of students’ examinations, assignments, and continuous assessment tests and ensure they are keyed to the examination records management system on time.
• Foster partnerships, consultancy, and outreach initiatives that enhance the University’s visibility and impact.
• Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills.

• Teaching
• Curriculum Development
• Research Funding Acquisition
• Research Team Leadership
• Postgraduate Supervision
• Program Review
• Quality Improvement
• Mentoring Junior Faculty
• Staff Development
• Committee Service
• Policy Formulation
• Exam Development and Administration
• Learning Material Development
• Student Advising and Guidance
• Record Keeping
• Partnership Development
• Consultancy
• Outreach Initiatives
• Continuous Professional Development

• An earned PhD or equivalent earned doctoral degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognised university;
• At least three (3) years of continuous teaching experience at the University as a Senior Lecturer;
• A minimum of five (5) publications in reputable refereed journals or their equivalent since last promotion to the position or appointment as a Senior Lecturer;
• Supervised a minimum of three (3) Master’s and one (1) PhD students to completion since promotion or appointment as a Senior Lecturer;
• Attracted research or development funds as a researcher in at least two projects since last promotion or appointment as a Senior Lecturer;
• Registered and a member in good standing with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community;
• Contributed both nationally and internationally through scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars, and advisory boards.