Careers

• Political Science/Criminology (one position)
• Mathematics Special Methods (one position)

This job exists to seek and disseminate knowledge through research, publication, teaching and supervision of students during project research, grant seeking and curriculum development so as to meet the mandate of the university

1. Teach in a specialized and established programme of study to impart knowledge and skills to students by employing a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students for effective learning.
2. Participate in academic leadership programmes
3. Develop and review curriculum in line with the current market trends in order to guide in teaching and learning.
4. Interpret curriculum in a bid to synthesize the content and disseminate the same to the learners.
5. Set, moderate, invigilate, administer examinations to test the understanding of course content and give progressive report to the department.
6. Supervise undergraduate projects, dissertations/theses at graduate level and other experiential learning programmes.
7. Attend defense meetings for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
8. Participate in conferences and prepare publications in order to disseminate knowledge generated through research.
9. Initiate, promote and participate in research in order to generate new knowledge.
10. Enhance research through sourcing research grants, reviewing research proposals for funding and supervising research projects
11. Conduct research in collaboration with local, regional and international collaborators in order to tackle different issues in the society.
12. Facilitate field studies for the students to enable them acquire hands on experience.
13. Invigilate and assess students during attachments/trips/internships so as to equip them with the technical knowhow for future careers.
14. Monitor class attendance sheets to ensure that students sitting for the examinations meet the required lecture attendance of more than two-thirds of all lectures before they can sit for their examinations.
15. Prepare list of items required to be procured with their specification for use during teaching, practical’s and research.
16. Provide academic leadership through programme development, mentoring and guidance of young scholars and postgraduate students.
17. Assist in development of policies to guide the execution of day to day tasks in the various disciplines.
18. Develop research proposals for individual or joint research to solve societal problems and expand knowledge through academic publications in internationally recognized journals and
19. Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by a senior officer

i) Should have  an earned Doctorate degree or its equivalent from  a recognized academic institution

ii) Be registered  or  registerable  with the  relevant professional body  (where applicable)

iii) Those with publications shall have an added advantage.

The job is responsible to the Senior Catering Officer and exists to provide catering services within the university to ensure provision quality food and beverage to students and staff at affordable price.

1. Prepare the annual catering section procurement plans in liaison with the Senior Catering Officer through needs assessment analysis and review subsequent resource matching to ensure availability of food and beverage resources in a timely and complete manner.
2. Prepare catering section quarterly budget, in liaison with the Senior Catering Officer, to seek for financial resources and aid in controlling expenditure.
3. Prepare quarterly and annual catering section work plan, in conjunction with Senior Catering Officer to ensure tasks are carried out in a timely and complete manner.
4. Assign tasks to assistant catering officer in line with al work plan to ensure that all sectional tasks are carried out in a timely and complete manner.
5. Conduct catering staff performance appraisal through analyzing information provided by the relevant staff in the appraisal form to ensure that they are performing at the optimal performance levels
6. Ensure implementation of policies and regulations governing students in the kitchen and dining halls to ensure orderliness and efficient delivery of services.
7. Inspect the food preparation process to ensure timely production of food for students and staff.
8. Approve scheduled menus for the day to facilitate planning for food preparation.
9. Control all deliveries, quantities and quality of supplies in the catering section to meet the required standards on a daily basis.
10. Monitor the use of stock of food items in the catering section on a daily basis to avoid wastage of food.
11. Ensure proper food preparation, presentation and service in order to meet and surpass the standards to clients.
12. Train the catering staff to ensure that their skills are up-to-date and ensure quality service delivery to students and staff.
13. Coordinate the cleanliness of the kitchen and the service area enhance hygiene and prevent food poisoning.
14. Coordinate stock taking of foodstuff available in the store in order to establish stock level so as to facilitate restocking.
15. Coordinate repairs and maintenance works of the kitchen equipment and structure by liaising with estates department to ensure that catering equipment are functioning appropriately at all times
16. Carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by a senior officer

1. Master’s degree in the relevant field or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution.
2. At least five (5) years relevant working experience. Applicants with Bachelor’s degree and eleven (11) years’ experience may be considered.
3. Knowledge of Information and Communication Technology.

Botany (one position) {Natural Resources & Environmental studies}

This position is responsible for preparation and collection of teaching and research materials and demonstration and supervision of students during practicals in order to effectively carry out practicals and research. The holder of this position is also responsible for the Institutional Tree Nursery and Botanical Garden.

1. Collection and preparation of teaching and research materials to effectively carry out research.
2. Prepare and set tools, equipment and machines to facilitate practicals for students and researchers.
3. Ensure safe keeping and disposal of laboratory waste and chemicals to ensure conducive environment for practicals and research.
4. Offer professional support to students and teaching staff in carrying out various field activities in order to prepare samples.
5. Carry out basic routine analysis in relevant field or discipline to obtain accurate data in practicals and researches.
6. Initiate procurement of materials, equipment and tools for the laboratory to effectively carry out practicals and research.
7. Ensure cleanliness of materials, glassware, apparatus and the laboratory to ensure a safe environment for study and research for accurate and reliable results
8. Carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by a senior officer

1. A diploma or its equivalent in a relevant field from a recognized institution
2. At least seven (7) years relevant work experience in a relevant field
3. Knowledge of Information Communication Technology
4. Higher National Diploma in relevant field is an added advantage