Job Openings at University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh

 JOB PURPOSE

• The Assistant Lecturer in Nursing Science is a clinical-academic incubatee—grounded in professional nursing practice, developing scholarly depth, and trained to integrate evidence-based care, community health impact, digital health tools, and ethical leadership within African health systems. The job purpose is to support undergraduate teaching and clinical instruction, participate in research and skills-lab delivery, and undergo structured academic and professional development toward full lecturing responsibilities in Nursing Science.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching & Clinical Instruction: Assist in delivering undergraduate Nursing courses (theory, skills-lab, clinical postings). Support OSCEs, simulations, tutorials, and continuous assessment in line with C-CMAS and NMCN standards. Assist in examination administration, grading, and results processing.
• Clinical Practice & Skills Development: Participate in skills-lab instruction (fundamentals, medical-surgical, maternal & child health, mental health). Support supervised clinical postings in accredited teaching hospitals/health facilities.
• Research & Scholarship: Participate in departmental research, data collection, audits, and co-authored publications. Assist in grant proposals, quality-improvement studies, and community health research. Innovation, Extension & Community Health: Support community health outreaches, primary health initiatives, and public-health education. Participate in digital health, patient-safety, and quality-of-care initiatives.
• Academic Development & Service: Enrol and make satisfactory progress toward a PhD (Nursing or closely related). Assist in departmental administration and committees as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• B.NSc. (Nursing Science) from a recognised university and M.Sc. in Nursing (any recognised specialty).
• Current registration and valid practising licence with NMCN.

Academic Qualifications (Mandatory)

• B.NSc. (Nursing Science) from a recognised university and M.Sc. in Nursing (any recognised specialty).
• Current registration and valid practising licence with NMCN.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• 3 years post-qualification experience (clinical, academic, or blended). Teaching assistantship/clinical preceptorship is an advantage.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• At UAST Ihugh, a Nursing Science academic is not only a teacher and clinician, but a custodian of life, ethics, compassion and knowledge—shaping professionals who heal with skill, conscience and purpose.
• Foundational teaching and clinical instruction skills.
• Evidence-based practice orientation; digital literacy (LMS, simulations).
• Professional ethics, communication, teamwork.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Candidates appointed into academic positions in Nursing Science at the University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh shall, in addition to academic and professional qualifications, demonstrably possess the following personal attributes, which are considered essential to the nursing profession and to the University’s standards of excellence.

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 JOB PURPOSE

• At UAST Ihugh, Lecturer I marks the threshold of academic maturity.
• A Lecturer I is expected to function as a fully independent academic, capable of owning courses, leading applied research, contributing to innovation ecosystems, mentoring junior staff, and translating agribusiness knowledge into measurable societal and enterprise impact, especially within African food systems.
• The job purpose is to independently deliver high-quality undergraduate teaching, contribute substantially to research and publications, participate actively in agribusiness innovation and extension, provide academic mentorship, and render institutional service consistent with UAST Ihugh’s mandate for sustainable, enterprise-driven and Africa-relevant agriculture.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching and Learning.
• Research and Scholarly Output.
• Innovation, Enterprise and Extension.
• Academic Leadership, Mentorship and Service.
• Professional Development.

Minimum Qualifications

• At UAST Ihugh, Lecturer I represents academic independence: where teaching excellence meets research credibility, innovation engagement and service to Africa’s agrifood future.

Academic Qualifications (Mandatory)

• A PhD in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics or a closely related discipline from a recognised university.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• A minimum of three (3) years post-promotion experience as Lecturer II or equivalent academic experience.
• Demonstrable record of independent teaching, research and institutional service.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Proven teaching competence and communication skills.
• Research independence with measurable scholarly output.
• Applied understanding of agribusiness systems, markets and value chains.
• Digital literacy for teaching, data analysis and research dissemination.
• Capacity to integrate theory with enterprise, field and policy contexts.
• Leadership potential and mentoring ability.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• High ethical standards and academic integrity.
• Intellectual independence and critical thinking.
• Commitment to innovation, sustainability and African development.
• Collegiality, professionalism and institutional loyalty.
• Alignment with UAST Ihugh’s values of Excellence, Relevance and Legacy.

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• JOB PURPOSE
• To deliver independent undergraduate teaching, initiate and advance scholarly research, contribute meaningfully to agribusiness innovation and extension, and participate actively in the academic, administrative and developmental functions of the University, in alignment with UAST Ihugh’s mandate for research-driven knowledge transfer, and enterprise-driven, sustainable and Africa-relevant agriculture.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and Learning:

• Independently teach undergraduate courses in Agribusiness and related areas.
• Develop course outlines, lecture materials and assessments in compliance with NUC C-CMAS.
• Supervise undergraduate projects and seminars.
• Apply innovative, field-based and problem-solving teaching methods aligned with UAST pedagogy.

Research and Scholarly Output:

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in Agribusiness and Food Systems.
• Publish scholarly articles in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in conferences, workshops and academic seminars.
• Contribute to grant proposals and funded research projects.

Innovation, Enterprise and Extension:

• Participate actively in agribusiness innovation initiatives, value-chain projects and enterprise development.
• Engage in extension services, farmer training, cooperative development and agripreneurship support.
• Support UAST Farms, incubation hubs and community-based agribusiness programmes.

Academic Administration and Service:

• Serve on departmental, School, Collegiate or University Committees.
• Participate in curriculum development and review.
• Assist in academic planning and quality assurance processes.
• Uphold University regulations, ethical standards and professional conduct.

Professional Development:

• Demonstrate continuous improvement in teaching, research and innovation.
• Participate in staff development, digital pedagogy and leadership training programmes.
• Progress steadily towards senior academic responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Academic Qualifications (Mandatory)

• A PhD in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics or a closely related discipline from a recognised university.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• Minimum of three (3) years post-PhD or equivalent academic experience.
• Evidence of prior teaching, research or relevant agribusiness practice.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong teaching and communication skills.
• Research capability with evidence of publications.
• Applied understanding of agribusiness systems and value chains.
• Digital literacy for teaching, research and data analysis.
• Ability to integrate theory with field-based and enterprise contexts.

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.

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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.