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Temporary Full-Time Lecturer (1 post)

Midlands State University

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

• The duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor and Professor are grouped into 5 main categories:
• (a) Teaching – the incumbent is expected to teach or deliver lectures in accordance to the Department and/or Faculty guidelines and standards.
• (b) University Service – the incumbent should participate in all Department, Faculty and University activities such as attending meetings, training workshops, conferences and seminars, among others.
• (c) Research – the incumbent is expected to engage in active research in his/her area of specialization which benefits both the students and the University.
• (d) Innovations – leading to tangible products and services.
• (e) Industrialization – through commercialization of products.
• The candidate must be capable of supervising both undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research work, assess students on Work Related Learning and should be able to supervise students’ research work and must be able to teach at least four of the following modules at undergraduate level:
• Physical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Introduction to Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Qualifications & Experience

• Must have a first degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology or related field with at least a 2.1 pass.
• Must have MSc in Chemistry or related field.
• A PhD in Chemistry or related field is an added advantage.
• At least one year teaching experience at a tertiary institution is an added advantage.
• At least one publication in Scopus Indexed journals in Chemistry or related field is an added advantage.

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