Lecturer - Home Science

To contribute to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement while supporting the University's strategic goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses assigned by the Head of Department in their respective areas of specialization.
• Design, develop, plan, and deliver academic programmes and course units at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including new programmes where applicable.
• Deliver high-quality lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, practicals, and fieldwork as appropriate to the discipline.
• Review course content and teaching materials regularly to ensure relevance, quality, and alignment with current developments in the discipline.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues on curriculum development, programme review, and enhancement of teaching and learning.
• Conduct research and prepare competitive research grant proposals.
• Seek and participate in consultancies and other scholarly and professional engagements.
• Present research findings at national and international conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Publish and disseminate research outputs in reputable scholarly outlets.
• Provide mentorship, academic advising, and career guidance to students and junior staff.
• Participate in departmental, faculty, and university committees and other academic activities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisors or as provided for in the detailed job description.

Qualification and Experience

• A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Home Science or a relevant discipline from a recognized and accredited university.
• Registration with, or eligibility for registration with, the relevant professional body where applicable.
• Demonstrated university-level teaching and research experience.
• A commitment to high-quality teaching and fostering a positive, inclusive, and student-centred learning environment.