COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES:

The College of Basic and
Applied Sciences shall advance the objectives of each of its constituent Units and
by these specific objectives, to:
(a) Develop world-class scientists to meet national and global developmental
needs through quality teaching, learning, research, innovation and extension;
(b) Enhance staff capacity through systematic staff development programmes;
(c) Enhance research capabilities of staff for increased output in teaching and
publications;
(d) Develop effective processes for public engagement; and,
(e) Create a congenial environment for teaching research and student learning
experiences.
The School of Biological Sciences is made up of the following Departments:
Department of Animal Biology and Conservation Science
Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
Department of Plant and Environmental Biology
Department of Marine and Fisheries Sciences
Department of Nutrition and Food Science

DUTIES
a. The Dean is responsible for providing leadership to the School and for
maintaining and promoting efficiency and good order in accordance with the
policies and procedures prescribed by the University Act and Statutes, or as may
be determined by the Council, the Academic Board and the School Management
Committee.
b. The Dean is to ensure that the approved programmes and functions of the School
are duly carried out by members of the School.
c. The Dean is also responsible for the general administration of the School in
respect of human, financial and material resources within the general framework
of University policy.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
The successful candidate must:
a. Be of professorial status from an academic/research institution or a person
from industry eligible for that position.
b. Be capable of providing academic leadership especially in the area of
teaching, research and extension in the relevant disciplines.
c. Provide evidence of managerial and administrative leadership and capacity to
promote a collegial working environment in the School.
d. Demonstrate capacity to attract funding for research and development.
e. Have the vision and the drive to oversee the growth and development of the
School