Lecturer - Geography

Job Objective

To design, develop, plan and deliver a programme of teaching to students, in order to enable them to complete their studies successfully and enable the university to generate income; to develop, carry out and manage research projects to extend knowledge of the relevant subject area; to provide service to the community and the professions; to translate knowledge into practice; to write or publish books or other creative works.

Duties and responsibilities

• To teach in areas allocated by the Head of Department. 
• Designing, developing, planning and delivering a range of programmes of study, sometimes for entirely new courses at various levels. 
• Delivering high-quality lectures and practicals. 
• Reviewing course content and materials on a regular basis, updating when required. 
• Collaborating with academic colleagues on course development, curriculum changes and the development of research activities. 
• Carrying out research and writing research grant proposals. 
• Seeking and participating in consultancies. 
• Presenting research papers at national or international conferences and other similar events. 
• Dissemination of research outputs. 
• Providing mentorship and career guidance to students and staff. 
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors or as captured in your detailed job.

qualification and experience

• An earned Bachelor's, Master's Degree and PhD in Geography from a recognised/accredited university in the relevant field. 
• A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) are from refereed journal articles.
• At least three (3) years post-qualification work experience. 
• Be registered by the relevant professional body