Senior Lecturer, Computer Science at St. Paul’s University

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:-

The scope of the job is to facilitate learning and teach academic or vocational subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students through a wide range of delivery methods such as lectures, seminars, practical demonstrations, fieldwork among others. The post holder will carry out research and develop these methods in order to contribute to the wider research and learning activities of the department. The Senior Lecturer will also undertake administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time as need may arise. This is in addition to offering guidance and mentorship to students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/JOB SPECIFICATIONS
TEACHING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

• Teach assigned subjects/courses, which basically involve preparing and delivering lectures, seminars and tutorials.
• Teaching a number of subjects across a range of qualifications, areas of study and levels in regular and special classes including organized seminars, workshops, symposiums and other such activities prescribed in the curriculum.
• Develop and implement new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research as well as designing, preparing and developing teaching materials and undertaking appropriate collaborations and networks.
• Take active part in and/or initiating development of new courses and evaluation of existing ones and their modes of delivery.
• Plan and prepare course outlines, lessons and projects and filing copies of records or reports of such activities/projects with the relevant office(s).
• Set, monitor, assess and mark students’ coursework.
• Set, invigilate, mark and record examinations and submit records to relevant office(s) as required.
• Write students’ progress/evaluation reports and other reports where necessary.
• Supervise students’ research activities, projects and generally plan and organize general support for students as may be necessary.
• Organize work experience, seminars, workshops, students’ placements or workplace assessment as appropriate
• Lead and contribute to committee/team work to monitor, review and evaluate curriculum.

RESEARCH, SUPERVISIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

• Undertake research projects, consultations and proposal writings in ways and areas that contribute to the institution’s benefit, rankings and research profile.
• Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff training activities.
• Facilitate or attend relevant conferences and seminars. 
• Write academic papers, initiate academic projects and publish.

ADMINISTRATION

• Undertake administrative tasks relating to the department, such as student orientation week, induction programmes and involvement in committees and boards. 
• Represent the institution at professional conferences and seminars, and contribute to these as necessary.
• Represent the University at board meetings, education forums, official functions, etc. as may be relevant and when required. 
• Attend and contribute to departmental and University meetings.
• Establish collaborative links outside the university with industrial, commercial and public organizations as required.
• Liaise with relevant educational institutions, professional bodies and academic forums as may be necessary and approved by the university administration.

STUDENT AND GENERAL COMMUNITY LIFE

• Lead and undertake a mentoring role by guiding, counseling and generally supporting Counselling programmes and other students in their holistic growth.
• Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff training activities.
• Represent the institution at professional conferences and seminars, and contribute to these as necessary.
• Work closely with colleagues across the university on administrative and student support matters, community’ worship life, including chapel services.
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure quality standards, integrity and nurturing of team spirit
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• PhD in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Informatics/ Information Systems from a recognized university.
• A minimum of five (5) years teaching experience both at undergraduate and post graduate levels, three (3) of which must be at lecturer level.
• Must have supervised at least three (3) post-graduate students to completion.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) publications points since last promotion, of which at least ten (10) should be from referred scholarly journals.
• Evidence of continuing research activity.
• Registered with the relevant professional body. 

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Strong leadership skills
• Attention to detail and quality orientation skills
• Good analytical skills and reporting skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team player with strong organizational skills