Lecturer (Land Surveying/Surveying & Geomatics) - Full Time

Job Description

Requirements

• To teach at undergraduate and graduate level in areas allocated by the Head of Department, and reviewed from time to time by the Head of Department;
• To carry out research and produce publications, or other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the Staff review process;
• To obtain research funding support from within and outside the University;
• To engage with the broader scholarly and professional communities;
• To supervise or assist with supervision of undergraduate and graduate students;
• To contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum in the areas of Land Surveying/Surveying & Geomatics;
• To assist in the development of learning materials, preparing course syllabuses and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance;
• To participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department;
• To participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments
• To provide pastoral care and support to students in line with the UCU code of conduct;
• To participate in the administration of the department’s programmes of study and other activities as requested;
• To contribute to departmental, faculty, or UCU-wide working groups or committees as requested.
• To maintain own continuing professional development;
• To actively follow and promote UCU policies, including integrating faith in teaching and learning and other quality assurance issues;
• Any other official duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time

Responsibilities

• Must have a Master’s degree in Surveying, Land Surveying, Geomatics, Geospatial Engineering, or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Land Surveying, Geomatics, Geospatial Engineering, or an equivalent engineering qualification from a recognized institution of higher learning
• Must have University teaching experience at the rank of Assistant Lecturer for at least two (2) years, or Tutorial Assistant for at least three (3) years
• Must have at least one scholarly article or publication OR should have undertaken at least one research project/paper.
• Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines; Evidence of ability to teach and to supervise academic work by undergraduates and graduates.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
• Proven record of ability to conduct high-quality research which is reflected in the authorship of high-quality publications, or other research outputs, in the areas of Surveying, Land Surveying, Geomatics & Geospatial Engineering.
• Proven commitment to academic research, commitment to high-quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students, and commitment to continuous professional development.
• Must be a committed and practicing Christian.