| LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / POFESSOR | |
|---|---|
| Geology | 2 POSTS |
| vacancy no: FSc/G 1/2012 | closing date: 10/02/2012 |
 | |
| Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Geology and Sedimentary, plus any other substantive areas as determined by the Department of Geology; (ii) supervise student research projects and thesis at both undergraduate and graduate levels; (iii) conduct research in their area of expertise; (iv) provide service to the community; (v) Associate Professor/Professor, will also be expected to provide academic leadership and act as a mentor to junior academic staff; (vi) carry out any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department. Requirements: Lecturer: Applicants for the position should have: (i) a Masters Degree in Geology/Sedimentary Geology; (ii) a Bachelor's Degree in Geology or related fields with at least a 2(i) pass and an overall aggregate not less than 65%; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv) teaching experience at a university or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. Associate Professor: Candidates should have: (i) at least a Masters Degree in Geology/Sedimentary Geology; (ii) Bachelors Degree in Geology or related fields; (iii) hold the position of Associate Professor in Geology/Sedimentary Geology or at least 5 years of teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iv) at least 12 publications, 8 of which should be refereed journal articles; lead and/or single authored in at least 6 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (v) Evidence of service to University, the Profession and the Community; (vi) Evidence of effective academic leadership; (vii) a relevant PhD will be an added advantage; (viii) the profile should reflect the ability to attract funding from international sources, if any (added advantage). Professor: Candidates should have: (i) at least a Masters Degree in Geology/Sedimentary Geology; (ii) Bachelors Degree in Geology or related fields; (iii) hold the position of Professor of Geology/Sedimentology or have at least 8 years of teaching experience in a university or comparable institution; (iv) at least 24 publications, 12 of which should be refereed journal articles; lead and/or single author in at least 10 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (v) Evidence of service to University, the Profession and the Community; (vi) Evidence of effective academic leadership; (vii) a relevant PhD will be an added advantage; (viii) the profile should reflect the ability to attract funding from international sources, if any (added advantage). Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications How To Apply: Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current C.Vs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. Send your application to:
Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 135 Block 233 (233/135) | |
PROFESSOR IN Geology 2 POSTS
