Lecturer II (Nursing Science) at University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh

JOB PURPOSE

• Lecturer II represents the first fully independent academic–clinical rank in Nursing Science at UAST Ihugh.
• The role integrates theory, clinical competence, research initiation, ethics, and community-centred care, preparing graduates who are safe, reflective, and globally competitive nurses.
• The purpose of the job is to independently deliver undergraduate teaching and clinical instruction, initiate nursing research, support skills-lab and clinical postings, and contribute to academic governance in line with UAST, NUC and NMCN standards.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Clinical Instruction:

• Independently teach assigned Nursing Science courses (theory, skills-lab, clinical practice).
• Design course outlines, assessments, OSCEs and simulations in compliance with NUC C-CMAS and NMCN standards.
• Supervise undergraduate projects, seminars and clinical competencies.

Research & Scholarship:

• Initiate and participate in nursing and health-systems research.
• Publish scholarly articles and present at professional conferences.
• Contribute to funded or applied research projects.

Innovation, Community & Clinical Impact:

• Participate in community health programmes, primary healthcare outreach and patient-safety initiatives.
• Support digital health, simulation-based learning and quality-improvement projects.

Academic Service & Quality Assurance:

• Serve on departmental/school committees.
• Support curriculum review, accreditation preparation and continuous quality improvement.
• Uphold professional ethics, patient confidentiality and academic integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Nursing Science (or Senate-approved cognate acceptable to NMCN for nursing education).
• Current registration and valid practising licence with NMCN.
• Minimum of two (2) publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of clinical audits, protocols or innovations is an advantage.

Academic Qualifications (Mandatory)

• PhD in Nursing Science (or Senate-approved cognate acceptable to NMCN for nursing education).
• Current registration and valid practising licence with NMCN.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• At least three (3) years post-PhD or equivalent academic/clinical-academic experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Independent teaching and clinical supervision
• Evidence-based practice
• Research initiation
• Digital literacy (LMS, simulation, health informatics)
• Ethical and professional conduct