Lecturer II (Biochemistry)

Amadeus University Lecturer II (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 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 OR a Master's degree in the relevant field from a recognised university

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as Assistant Lecturer (or equivalent) in a university

• Evidence of research interest and contributions to the discipline

Key Competencies:

• Teaching or library service delivery at university level

• Research and scholarly engagement

• Student or user support and guidance

• Curriculum or collection development contributions.

• Salary Scale

• As applicable to rank under the CONMESS salary structure.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.