Assistant Lecturer at Coal City University

Department:

• Accounting
• Political Science
• Mathematics
• Economics
• History
• Micro-Biology
• English & Literacy

Job Purpose

• This job is responsible for preparing and teaching a wide variety of English & Literacy courses that make up the portion of the English major, as well as advising English majors towards academic and life success.
• In the absence of the Senior Lecturer, he/she shall act.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses delivered by the Department and, as required, to teach on associated programmes offered by the School.
• To undertake research, either as an individual or with colleagues, of a level and quality that will result in regular publication in internationally - rated English and Literacy journals.
• To undertake appropriate course and course material development.
• To undertake administrative duties as directed by the Head of Department.
• To represent the Department at conferences and seminars.
• To promote the image and reputation of the Department and School in the wider academic and business community.
• The post holder may be required to undertake such other duties commensurate with the nature and level of the post as directed by the Head of Department.

Person Specification
Qualifications:

• A good Master's Degree in the relevant field
• Continued Professional development
• Professional teaching qualification- minimum of Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE), Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Nigerian Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) or its equivalent is mandatory.
• NYSC discharge certificate/certificate of exemption is mandatory.

Experience/Knowledge:

• Candidate must hold at least three (3) years of teaching post-doctoral teaching, research and administrative experience in a recognised University.
• Evidence of scholarly publications in both local and international reputable learned journals, plus membership of relevant professional bodies where required.
• Proven experience of leadership and management appropriate to an international higher education environment.
• Proven record of managing diverse resources in higher education or a similar environment
• Evidence of successful innovation in managing and developing academic programmes
• Must have a good knowledge of University tradition and demonstrate the right attitude towards innovative practices in leadership, operations, teaching, learning and research.
• Computer literate and knowledge of the application of ICT in a University.

Skills:

• Be of proven managerial skill, able to utilise available human and material resources efficiently and effectively, to achieve set University goals and objectives.
• Must be assertive, friendly, cooperative, flexible, tactful, dependable and logical – work in a collaborative manner with multiple offices.
• Ability to create, articulate, and assess course learning outcomes
• Effectiveness in creating course materials (syllabus, hand-outs, presentations, etc.), which enhance student interest and engagement.
• Inspirational leadership and management skills, including a commitment to high performance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to create and manage effective grading rubrics for consistent and uniform grading results.
• Ability to assess student educational goals and to crate graduation plans based on those goals.
• Excellent motivational and team-building skills.
• Demonstrate problem solving and abstract thinking skills
• Ability to produce high quality work while working independently.
• Ability to meet required attendance and submission deadlines.

Attributes:

• Possess good leadership qualities, such as decisiveness, openness, fairness, leading by examples, working as team leader and encouraging participation in decision-making.
• A person of good health, pleasant disposition, charitable manners, unassailable integrity and strong moral character.
• The candidate must be firm and fair in decision-making and MUST FOLLOW DUE PROCESS in taking decisions.
• A person of good conduct, possessing sense of discipline, dedication, drive, resourcefulness and ability to command respect and loyalty of the members of staff and the students of the College.
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
• He/she should articulate and ensure the enforcement of the University’s laws and regulations.
• An engaging and convincing speaker capable of enthusing listeners
• He/she must be a leader who by his pedigree is likely to command the respect and loyalty of both staff and students of the University.