Nile University of Nigeria
Founded in 2009, Nile University is a private multidisciplinary university based in Abuja, and a proud member of Honoris United Universities since 2020. Nile University currently has over 40 undergraduate programmes and more than 50 postgraduate programmes spread across eight best- in-class faculties, in the College of Health Sciences, Law, Science, Computing Studies, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Management Sciences, and Arts & Social Sciences.
We are currently looking to engage a highly competent and result-oriented Senior Lecturer with strong personal & professional integrity to join our dynamic team in the Faculty of Law.
Responsibilities
The Senior Lecturer will report to the Head of Department and will be responsible for teaching specific course content whilst ensuring that the course design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University and Faculty.
He/she will also engage in academic research activities and projects with the potential to generate income whilst securing impact.
He/she is expected to;
- Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars.
- Develop curricula and course material that can be used across a number of platforms.
- Collaborate with other academics and lecturers to improve teaching methods and expand knowledge base.
- Set and grade assignments, tests, and exams.
- Conduct research, and writing papers, proposals, journal articles, and books.
- Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and other events in and outside of the institution.
- Participate in training opportunities and initiatives at the institution.
- Provide support to students and other colleagues.
- Stay current by reading widely and producing published work in the field.
Educational and Professional Qualification(s) required for this position
- Must have a Ph.D. degree in the relevant field plus 6 years’ experience in teaching, research, and administration.
- Must have at least 7 publications in reputable journals and evidence of continuous research and ability to supervise students.
- Well-developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize and accurately complete tasks, work independently and meet deadlines.
- Affiliation with a Professional body.
- Must be adept in the use of MS Office Packages and video conferencing tools such as Microsoft Teams.