LECTURER (TESL)-FACULTY OF PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

• Undertake teaching and teaching related duties such as design, preparation and development of teaching materials; conduct classes/lectures, tutorials and practical's; consultation with students, invigilation, marking and assessment.
• Participate and contribute to high quality programme and curriculum development.
• Plan and implement teaching strategies to optimize student learning as well as to motivate them.
• Support in research project work and scholarship of postgraduate students.
• Establish and maintain high standards of teaching and effective learning to meet the University's teaching and learning expectations.

Research

• Participate in scholarly activities, including undertaking research, conference presentation, journal publications and relevant community work.
• Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarship as co-researcher.
• Achieve the specified set of research outcome targets for Lecturer level of appointment.

Administration and Other Activities.

• Undertake and contribute in administrative responsibilities such as attending departmental meetings, participate in committees and working groups within the Department, School and Faculty.
• Participate in continuous relevant professional activities.
• Assist in establishing linkages with external organizations/ professional bodies in academic related matters.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Education, TESL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field is preferred.
• A master's degree in education, TESL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a relevant discipline may be accepted provided the candidate demonstrates strong teaching experience and academic potential.
• Candidates who possess a PhD or master's degree in a field unrelated to TESL must have a bachelor's degree in education.

Experience

• At least 3 years of teaching experience at tertiary level is preferred.
• Experience supervising undergraduate or postgraduate research is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies.

• Strong command of spoken and written English.
• Ability to integrate technology and learner-centered strategies in teaching.
• Research skills and familiarity with academic publishing standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.