DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
POST NO: 1530
SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Development Studies.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants for the post of a Senior Lecturer must hold the following qualifications:
• PhD in Development Studies, or any related discipline;
• At least six years of teaching experience at tertiary level;
• Proven track record of supervising postgraduate research students;
• Proven track record of research and publishing with reputable publishers, and in accredited journals
Applicants for the post of a Lecturer must hold the following qualifications:
• Master of Development Studies, PhD will be an added advantage
• University teaching is a requirement
• Evidence of publications in reputable journals
Duties and Responsibilities
• Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise undergraduate research projects and postgraduate dissertations
• Participate in the research programs of the Department/Faculty.
• Carry out teaching and conduct research in his/her area of expertise;
• Assume administrative duties if required to.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the post.
• Applicants are required to teach a broad range of courses at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels;
Remuneration
The University offers competitive salaries and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Employment Type
Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable terms for Locals, and two Years’ Contract for Non-Locals
Information Required from Candidates
a) Application letters should state relevant qualifications and experience and provide other information that will assist the University to determine the candidate’s suitability for the position.
b) Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for;
c) Provide current CV’s (including telephone and e-mail) and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts.
d) Provide names and contact details of three (3) professional referees
e) Certified copy of an Identity Document
The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 12th April, 2021.
The applications should be emailed to [email protected]
DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.