Lecturer I (Biochemistry)

Job Title: Lecturer I (Biochemistry)

Location: Amizi, Abia

College: Medicine

Faculty: Basic Medical Sciences / College of Health Sciences

Job Description

• The successful candidate will provide academic and intellectual leadership in their discipline, conduct and supervise high-impact research, and contribute to the University's mission of excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching:

• Teach assigned courses in Medical Biochemistry for MBBS, BDS and Allied Health Science students.
• Conduct lectures, tutorials and practical demonstrations.
• Prepare comprehensive lecture notes, slides and laboratory manuals in line with NUC and MDCN minimum academic standards.

Assessment:

• Set, invigilate, mark and submit Continuous Assessment (CA) and Examination scores for assigned courses within approved timelines.
• Participate in Objective Structured Practical Examinations (OSPE), Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) and MBBS Professional Examinations.

Laboratory:

• Supervise and organize practical classes; ensure laboratory safety, proper handling, calibration and maintenance of equipment and reagents;
• Enforce standard operating procedures and good laboratory practice.

Research:

• Undertake research under mentorship of senior faculty; participate actively in departmental journal club, seminars and research meetings;
• Target at least one (1) publication in a peer-reviewed journal during the probationary period.

Administration:

• Serve as Course Adviser / Assistant Examination Officer when assigned;
• Keep accurate records of student attendance, practicals and assessments;
• Attend departmental, faculty and college meetings;
• Contribute to accreditation and quality assurance activities.

Professional Development:

• Attend workshops, conferences and faculty development programmes;

• Register for a PhD programme within one year of appointment if not already a holder;

• Adhere strictly to University academic ethics, examination regulations and MDCN professional code of conduct

• Job Requirements

• A Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) in the relevant field from a recognised university is mandatory

• A minimum of THREE (3) years of post-qualification experience in teaching and research in a university

• An adequate and verifiable record of scholarly publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals

• Registration with the relevant professional association(s) in the discipline is required.

Key Competencies:

• University-level teaching and student assessment

• Research and scholarly publication

• Undergraduate and postgraduate supervision

• Curriculum development

• Academic administration and committee participation

• Professional engagement and networking

• Salary Scale

• As applicable to rank under the CONMESS salary structure.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.