Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
PhD or equivalent degree qualification (or a Master's degree qualification in special cases) in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited University;
A minimum of 24 publication points, of which sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers;
Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable); and
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
Lecturing in the area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
Coordinating course projects and practical work;
Preparing teaching/learning materials;
Setting, invigilating, and marking examinations/assignments;
Carrying out research work in a relevant field or specialization;
Preparing students' progress reports;
Developing proposals for research funding;
Writing journal articles, books and modules;
Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula;