Assistant Lecturer (Agribusiness) at University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh

JOB PURPOSE

• To support undergraduate teaching, research, innovation, field engagement and enterprise-oriented activities in Agribusiness, while undergoing structured academic and professional development towards full lecturing responsibilities in line with UAST Ihugh’s mandate for sustainable, enterprise-driven agriculture and Africa-focused development.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and Learning Support

• Assist in teaching undergraduate courses in Agribusiness and related areas.
• Conduct tutorials, practicals, case studies and field-based learning sessions.
• Support preparation of course materials, lecture notes and assessment instruments in line with NUC C-CMAS.
• Assist in continuous assessment, examinations, grading and result processing under supervision.

Research and Scholarly Development

• Participate in departmental and school-based research activities.
• Assist in data collection, field surveys, economic analysis and research documentation.
• Co-author scholarly publications, technical reports or policy briefs.
• Support grant proposals and applied research initiatives relevant to agribusiness and food systems.

Innovation, Enterprise and Extension

• Support agribusiness field projects linked to UAST Farms, cooperatives and value-chain actors.
• Participate in agribusiness incubation, enterprise development and extension programmes.
• Assist in training programmes for farmers, SMEs and agribusiness stakeholders.

Academic Development and Capacity Building

• Enrol in and make satisfactory progress in a PhD programme in Agribusiness or a closely related discipline.
• Participate in staff development, pedagogy training and digital learning initiatives.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement in teaching competence and research capability.

Administrative and Institutional Service

• Assist in departmental administration and assigned committee work.
• Comply with University regulations, ethical standards and academic policies.
• Contribute to a collegial, innovative and performance-oriented academic environment.
• Any other specific duties and responsibilities as may assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Academic Qualifications (Mandatory)

• A good Bachelor’s degree (First Class or Second Class Upper Division) in:

  • Agribusiness
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agricultural Extension & Rural Development
  • Agricultural Management
• or a closely related discipline from a recognised university.
• A Master’s degree in Agribusiness or a related discipline.
• Evidence of active enrolment in a relevant PhD programme could serve an added advantage.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• 3 years relevant post-graduation experience.
• Prior experience in research assistance, agribusiness enterprises, extension services, NGOs, cooperatives or agrifood industry shall be an added advantage.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Foundational knowledge of agribusiness and agricultural value chains.
• Basic competence in farm budgeting, market analysis or economic evaluation.
• Research aptitude and analytical thinking.
• Digital literacy and willingness to adopt technology-enabled teaching and research tools.
• Good communication, teamwork and organisational skills.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• High ethical standards and professionalism.
• Commitment to academic growth and research excellence.
• Passion for agriculture as a business and development driver.
• Willingness to engage in field-based and community-oriented activities.
• Alignment with UAST Ihugh’s values of Excellence, Relevance and Legacy.