VACANCIES - LECTURERS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Copperbelt University is a Public University established through an Act of Parliament No. 19 of 1987. The University’s core business is Teaching, Research, Innovation, Industrialisation and Community Engagement as a service to the nation. The University is an equal opportunity employer and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to fill in the following academic positions in the School of Medicine:

Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer:

Job Purpose

To design, develop and produce learning and teaching material, and to efficiently and effectively deliver teaching programmes to undergraduate students in accordance with the University’s strategy, policy and procedures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Performs teaching duties and invigilation of examinations including tutorials and seminars.
Supervises theses, dissertations, practical work and placements;
Develops and Uses appropriate learning, teaching, support and assessment methods.
Selects appropriate assessment instruments and criteria, and continuously assesses the work and progress of students by reference to the criteria and provides constructive feedback to students.
Ensures that module design and delivery comply with quality standards and regulations of the University.
Participates in administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations, and assessment of progress and student attendance.
Undertakes original individual and collaborative research leading to significant advances in relevant fields.
Publishes in national or international refereed Journals and books.
Maintains contacts and collaboration with peers in other universities and academic institutions and keeps abreast of recent advances in the field.
Attends academic events and networks with other researchers and field experts.
Identifies areas where the curriculum is in need of revision or improvement and contributes to the planning, design and development of objectives and material.
Supervises student projects and the academic elements of field trips, and, where appropriate, placements.
Reviews duties regularly with the Head of Department/Programme coordinator and discuss ways of improving performance.
Seeks time for higher post-doctoral training and experience by working closely with more experienced colleagues who share a related area of expertise.
Offers counsel on projects and other academic activities; as well as promotes the well-being of students.
Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Competencies and Behavioral Attributes

Innovative teaching skills with experience in blended learning and other interactive teaching methodologies are highly desired.
Demonstrable research capability that will enable the candidate to develop and sustain an internally and/or externally funded research program in the areas of Computer Science/Software Engineering.
Strong commitment to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in discharging duties.
Developed a strong research program and an outstanding publication record in high-quality refereed conferences and journals.

Reporting Relationships

Immediate Supervisor: Head of Department
Salary Scale: ACS 01 – ACS 06

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