REF: PU/ADV/01/11/2023

This is a training position. Appointment to this position is on a two (2) year contract, renewable once based on performance.

Academic Qualifications

Applicants must be:

•  A holder of a Master’s degree in Physics (experimental Physics) or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized university.
•  Registered or registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or equivalent Doctoral Degree
• Registered or registerable with a relevant professional body (where applicable)

Experience

• Should have at least three (3) years relevant work experience

Skill

• Applicants should demonstrate potential for university teaching and/or research Publications
• Applicants with relevant publications will be an added advantage

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

•  Identify research needs in society to inform potential areas of research and contribute to the body of knowledge.
•  Develop and write proposals to inform and justify the need for research and source funds by donor regulations and ethical standards.
•  Conduct research by implementing objectives through the use of relevant methods to increase the body of knowledge.
•  Disseminate and share research findings to inform an influence policy and provide solutions to societal needs
•  Aid the University to meet its mandate white contributing to individual development and standing of the University in research matters.
•  Grade and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students to conduct their research by ethical and quality standards.
•  Develop and review institutional curricula to ensure quality and cater to advancement in the body of knowledge and meet market needs.
•  Prepare for lectures for systematic and effective delivery of content.
•  Prepare teaching and instructional materials for students to maintain standards and uniformity and ensure effective delivery of the teaching process.
•  Deliver the curricula through innovative methods to transfer knowledge and skills.
•  Maintain appropriate contact hours with students for effective learning by abiding by the scheduled timelines.
•  Set, moderate, administer, mark, compile, report, and process exams to meet University academic standards to evaluate acquisition of knowledge and ensure quality.
•  Participate in attachment, field trips, and teaching practice to equip students with on-the-job training and skills.
•  Monitor students’ performance, and progress, produce timely feedback, and seek ways to improve performance and content retention.
•  Provide career guidance and student mentorship programs provision during consultation hours to produce all-rounded and well-grounded individuals.
•  Ensure quality standards are maintained by ensuring students abide by policies and regulations in class attendance and examination discipline.
•  Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of collaboration, research, and funding.
•  Establish linkages for student exchange programs and attachments for purposes of training and capacity building.
•  Engage stakeholders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and knowledge.
•  Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness of issues affecting local communities.
•  Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty, or other Officer of the University by the University statutes.