Adjunct Faculty - Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Physiology at United States International University - USIU Africa

Key Responsibilities/Tasks

• Teach at undergraduate/graduate level in the specific areas of specialization as listed above.
• Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
• Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
• Participate in program assessment and reviews.
• Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.
• Engage in service to the University, the profession and to the community.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

• PhD in respective specializations is an added advantage.
• Master of Science degree in respective specializations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (for adjunct faculty in pharmacology and pharmacognosy).
• Bachelor’s degree in physiology, medicine, pharmacy, nursing and other related disciplines (for adjunct faculty in physiology).
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.
• Previous industry experience in natural product research is an added advantage.
• Requisite technological skills for remote teaching.

Personal Attributes & Competencies for the positions

• Excellent computer background;
• Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined;
• Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning;
• Managing ambiguity and emotions;
• Managing technological change;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent listening and mediation skills;
• Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Excellent research writing skills.