LECTURER GRADE 12Ref: TUN/AD/11/09/24
Responsible to: Chairperson of Department
This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:
Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
Development of teaching and learning materials.
Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.
Qualification Requirements:
For appointment to this grade a candidate:
Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
Must have a Master's degree from a recognized academic institution.
Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master's degree.
Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.