PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.

• Sets tests, examinations and course work.
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students’ non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD in Zoology
• Should have a Masters and Bachelors Degree in a relevant Discipline

• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.

• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
• Should be computer literate.
• Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
• Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Should have a good track record of service to the public.