JOB DESCRIPTION
| POST TITLE | SENIOR LECTURER / LECTURER 1 – IRRIGATION ENGINEERING |
| SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT | SCHOOL OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (SOBE) |
| REPORTS TO | HEAD OF PROGRAMME – WATER & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING |
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the Head of Programme, the Lecturer 1 responsible for teaching and monitoring of students as well as monitoring them on industrial attachment. Conducts curriculum review, internal examination moderation, and also assists in the overall development of the programme.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The key duties of the post are as follows :-
- Prepares lessons and/or training materials, delivers lectures and/or conducts practical field work and/or laboratory sessions for 20 to 24 hours per week.
- Prepares lesson plans, lesson notes, marking schemes, record of work and record of assessments for the subjects taught.
- Assists the Head of Programme in the development of the programme and participates in curriculum review.
- Conducts tests and examinations for assessments and keep updated records of student performance.
- Monitors students on industrial attachment to obtain feedback on their progress.
- Conduct research related to field of expertise, and publish findings in professional journals, periodicals, textbooks, and/or electronic journals.
- Facilitating departmental community engagement and outreach projects.
- Moderation of examination papers.
- Conduct research and publish reputable journals.
- Assist with administration and other activities of the programme as may be prescribed by the Head of programme or representative as delegated.
JOB SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS
PhD/Masters in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Agricultural Mechanization, Agricultural Engineering or Water Resources Engineering, and BSc or BEng undergraduate degree in Irrigation engineering or Agricultural Mechanization discipline or Equivalent.
NB: Only candidates with engineering qualification will be considered
EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Two years professional working experience, preferably in working with medium to large-scale irrigation infrastructure.
- Two years teaching experience in tertiary level will be an added advantage.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Knowledge of irrigation engineering principles, including fluid mechanics, soil-water-plant relationships, and water resource management.
- Proficiency with hydraulic modelling software (e.g., EPANET, HEC-RAS, WaterCAD, WMS)
- Proficiency with Computer Aided Design (CAD) (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit)
- Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, Global Mapper)
- Good communication skills
- Team player
- A strong passion for teaching and research
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to inspire and mentor students and colleagues.
- Commitment to promoting sustainable water and environmental practices.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Willingness to participate in outreach programs and represent the institution in professional forums.
TO APPLY:
Interested and suitably qualified candidates may hand-deliver their detailed applications to the LP Reception which is situated at the Administration 1 Building. The application letters should be accompanied by: Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and academic transcripts on or before Friday, 14th March, 2025 at 1500hrs.
OR
Apply by email to: [email protected] – all application documents should be in one zipped folder and failure to adhere will lead to non-consideration of applications.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary
Staff Appointments and Promotions Committee
Lerotholi Polytechnic
P.O. Box 16
Maseru 100
Lesotho
Disclaimer – only short-listed applicants will be contacted.