Senior Lecturer (Biochemistry)

The successful candidate will provide academic and intellectual leadership in their discipline, conduct and supervise high-impact research, and contribute to the University's mission of excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching:
• Conduct lectures, tutorials and practical demonstrations.
• Prepare comprehensive lecture notes, slides and laboratory manuals in line with NUC and MDCN minimum academic standards.
• Teach assigned courses in Biochemistry for MBBS, BDS and Allied Health Science students.
• Assessment:
• Participate in Objective Structured Practical Examinations (OSPE), Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) and MBBS Professional Examinations.
• Set, invigilate, mark and submit Continuous Assessment (CA) and Examination scores for assigned courses within approved timelines.
• Laboratory:
• Supervise and organize practical classes;
• Enforce standard operating procedures and good laboratory practice.
• Ensure laboratory safety, proper handling, calibration and maintenance of equipment and reagents;
• Research:
• Participate actively in departmental journal club, seminars and research meetings;
• Undertake research under mentorship of senior faculty;
• Target at least one (1) publication in a peer-reviewed journal during the probationary period.
• Administration:
• Keep accurate records of student attendance, practicals and assessments;
• Serve as Course Adviser / Assistant Examination Officer when assigned;
• Attend departmental, faculty and college meetings; contribute to accreditation and quality assurance activities.
• Professional Development:
• Adhere strictly to University academic ethics, examination regulations and MDCN professional code of conduct.
• Attend workshops, conferences and faculty development programmes;
• Register for a PhD programme within one year of appointment if not already a holder;
• Job Requirements
• Registration with the relevant professional association(s) in the discipline is required
• A minimum of six (6) years of post-qualification experience in teaching and research in a university
• An adequate and verifiable record of scholarly publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals
• A Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) in the relevant field from a recognised university is mandatory
• Key Competencies:
• Professional engagement and networking.
• Curriculum development
• Undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Research and scholarly publication
• Academic administration and committee participation
• University-level teaching and student assessment
• Salary Scale
• As applicable to rank under the CONMESS salary structure
• How to Apply
• Interested and qualified candidates should:
• Click here to apply online
• Applications must include the following:
• Copies of relevant academic certificates and transcripts
• Contact details of three (3) professional referees
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) — including a full list of publications (journal articles, books, book chapters, and conference papers)
• A cover letter addressed to the Registrar, Amadeus University
• Note
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Amadeus University is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, disability, or background.
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