To teach, assess students, undertake research, and community engagement
activities.
KEY FUNCTIONS
1. Conduct lectures and practical sessions in the field of Chemistry, ensuring
students gain theoretical and hands-on expertise in these areas.
2. Participate in the development, review, and updating of curriculum materials
3. Provide guidance and mentorship to students, helping them achieve academic
and professional growth.
4. Engage in research activities, publications and innovations relevant to the
field, aiming to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in Chemistry.
5. Prepare and submit fundable research grant proposals to secure funding for
departmental research projects.
6. Participate in departmental meetings, committee work, and other
institutional responsibilities as required.
7. Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking research
projects.
8. Conduct seminars and tutorials.
9. Mentor Assistant Lecturers and teaching Assistants
10. Participate in Community engagements and out reach activities

KEY OUTPUTS
1. Lesson plans prepared and Lectures delivered according to the time table.
2. Fundable research proposals prepared and approved.
3. Research conducted and research findings disseminated/published.
4. Students undertaking research supervised.
5. Seminars conducted.
6. Tests, examinations and course work set, marked and results compiled.
7. Fundable Research grants applied for.
8. Junior Staff and students Mentored.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
1. Should have a PhD in Chemistry or should be on PhD track in Chemistry
(Specializing in Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry).
2. Those applicants on PhD track must have defended their proposals by the
time of submission of their applications (attach evidence of defense).
3. Should have a Master’s Degree in Chemistry (Specializing in Physical
Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry).
4. Should hold either a First Class or Second-class Upper Bachelors degree of
Science in Education majoring in Chemistry or Bachelor of Science degree
majoring in Chemistry or Bachelor of Industrial Chemistry or Bachelor of
Science Technology-Chemistry Option.
5. Must be a person of high integrity
6. The applicant should be below the age of 55 years at the time of application.