About this role

Location: Amizi, Abia

College of Medicine

Faculty: Basic Medical Sciences / College of Health Sciences

Departments: Biochemistry

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.

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; egister 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 twelve (12) years of post-qualification experience in teaching and research in a university
An excellent and verifiable record of scholarly publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals and books
Demonstrated evidence of capacity to initiate, develop, and supervise research
Demonstrated capacity for academic and institutional leadership
Registration with the relevant professional body or bodies in the discipline is required
Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students to completion is an advantage

Key Competencies:

Not Specified.

Professor (Biochemistry)