Associate Professor In Agriculture

To provide academic and professional leadership and knowledge to SeniorLecturers, Lecturers, Assistant Lecturers and students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; and to promote knowledge of his/her subject through original work

Responsibilities

• To prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and postgraduatestudents
  
• To conduct research and disseminate research findings.
  
• To promote knowledge of his/her subject through original work.
  
• To guide and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students doing research.
  
• To organize and conduct seminars.
  
• To set tests and examinations, moderate examinations questions, Mark scripts, enter the results in the system, submit marked scripts to the department and attend to examiners and Board meetings.
  
• To guide and advise students on their performance.
  
• Writes competitive fundable research grants.
  
• Provides academic leadership and guidance in the department.
  
• Participates in curriculum development and review.
  
• Mentors junior staff

Requirements

• Must have a PhD in Agriculture Majoring in Animal Science orAgronomy
  
• Should have Master of Science in Agriculture Animal Science or Agronomy
  
• Should have Bachelor of Science in In Agriculture majoring in Animal Science or Agronomy.
  
• Should have at least eight (8) years of teaching and/or research experience, three of which should have been at level of Senior Lecturer or Senior Scientist in a reputable institution.
  
• Must have published at least Eight (8) articles in peer reviewed journals, or book chapters or book with ISBN Number in the area of specialization after being promoted to the position of a senior lecturer.
  
• Three journal articles or book chapters shall be vetted.
  
• Should have supervised three (3) graduate students to completion.
  
• Should have contributed to community service.
  
• The applicant should be below the age of 55 years at the time of application.