REF: PU/ADV/05/03/2023
This is a university teaching/research position. The appointment is either on Permanent and Pensionable terms or on a three (3) year renewable performance-based contract, depending on age, citizenship, or any other reason.
REQUIREMENTS
Academic Qualifications
Applicants must have:
An earned PHD or equivalent degree qualification in Special Needs or its equivalent from accredited and recognized University
Experience
The candidate should:

Be a member of relevant professional bodies
Have evidence of contribution to University/Research Institution through activities such as participation in Departmental management, students’ academic /research advising, school or University/Institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters
Demonstrate community involvement (eg. Member of BOG, SMC etc).

Skills
Applicants should demonstrate

Teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff
Design and develop academic programmes and curriculum

Publications

Should have published at least two (2) publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Teaching and learning responsibilities

Digital and manual processing of examinations to ensure integrity in the grading of students
Guidance and counseling of students in order to provide psychosocial support to enable them to improve their performance, to instill professional values and encourage confidence to work in the industry
Administrative work such as consulting with students in order to mentor to create awareness of industry, enhance academic performance and ensure proper career selection
Use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to deal with sensitive issues concerning students and provide support to foster mental stability required for good performance
Respond to pedagogical and practical challenges for efficient running of the department and institution
Regular contact liaison with students to teach and provide support
Contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues on academic content and on the assessment of students work to ensure quality of teaching