Umma University is seeking qualified academic personnel for position in the Department of Medical Surgical Nursing. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching undergraduate students, setting and moderating examinations, conducting research, supervising student projects, providing mentorship, and supporting community outreach initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Student Evaluation: Lecturing and teaching students; setting, moderating, administering, and marking examinations; providing feedback to students and university administration according to guidelines; ensuring students complete coursework as prescribed.
Research & Scholarship: Developing grant proposals, conducting research, publishing academic papers, participating in seminars/workshops, and presenting findings at conferences.
Student Supervision: Supervising undergraduate student projects and research to completion.
Community Outreach: Organizing and evaluating community activities with students in accordance with university policy; fostering partnerships with local communities.
Liaison & Networking: Participating in departmental meetings and academic events; assisting students in securing practical placements.
Mentorship & Pastoral Care: Mentoring students and junior colleagues; conducting mentorship trips; advising academically weak students; acting as a personal tutor to support students' individual needs.
Other Duties: Carrying out any other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications & Requirements
PhD in Medical Surgical Nursing or relevant area of specialization.
Minimum of 3 publication points, with at least two (2) in refereed journal papers.
Proven experience supervising at least three (3) undergraduate students to completion in a lecturer capacity.
