DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND AQUATIC SCIENCES

Job Title: LECTURER – Total 5 positions

1. Animal Science – 1 POSITION

2. Agricultural Science (Agronomy)- 1 POSITION

3. Agricultural Economics – 1 POSITION

4. Biometry (Statistics) – 1 POSITION

5. Fisheries and Aquaculture – 1 POSITION

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To conduct lectures in the specialized course/programs referred to above and any other related course(s)/ programs.
• To develop learning materials including course outlines, lecture materials and teaching aids.
• To participate in curriculum development in the Department
• To supervise practical activities, fieldwork and provide technical know-how to impart skills in the students
• To contribute to the general operation of the Department as a member of the academic tea
• To assist students with research work for them to comprehend fully the subject matter.
• To mark students’ practical and written exercises, tests, assignments, and examinations.
• To write good research proposals, carry out research, and publish in high impact journals, present papers at conferences, workshops and engage in consultancy.
• To participate fully in the university activities aimed at generating income
• To perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Must have a Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or its equivalen
• Must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in the respective fiel
• A PhD in the respective field or related field will be an added advantage
• A teaching methodology will be an added advantage
• Must be computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and e-learning tools.
• Must be knowledgeable in research and data analysis tools and softwar
• Must be a member of a professional regulatory body e.g Agriculture Institute of Zambi
• Lecturing experience in a reputable institution of higher learning is an added advantage.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and must be a team player
• Must be of high integrity, honesty, ethical, professional conduct and sober character are mandatory requirements.

Interested candidates who meet the specified requirements above should apply enclosing their detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of professional and educational qualifications certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA), names and addresses of three (3) traceable references, their address, mobile phone number and email address.  The position applying for should be clearly marked on the envelope or in the subject line when applying using the email address.