Academic Positions at Kwame Nkrumah University

The Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University (KNU) a public university wishes to recruit suitably qualified personnel in the following position;

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

1.0 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES

• Lecturer in Economics
• Lecturer in Law

2.0 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

• Lecturer in Educational Psychology
• Lecturer in Special Education

3.0 SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

• Lecturer in Civic Education
• Lecturer in the English Language
• Lecturer in French Methodology

4.0 SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES

• Lecturer in Bioloor content
• Lecturer in Chemistry content
• Lecturer In Mathematics content
• Lecturer in Physics content

JOB PURPOSE:

To conduct lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students and assist them to undertake research work for successful completion of their studies.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To conduct lectures in the specialized University subject referred to above.
• To participate in curriculum development in the Department including developing course outlines and lecture materials.
• To supervise practical, fieldwork and provide technical know-how in order to impart skills in the students.
• To assist students with research work in order for them to comprehend fully the subject matter.
• To mark students’ oral, practical and written exercises, assignments and examinations.
• To write bankable research proposals, carry out research, publish in refereed journals, presents papers at conferences and workshops and engage in consultancy and community service.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Must have a Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with at least 5 credits that must include the English Language.
• Must have a minimum of a Masters’ Degree with a research component in the relevant field. A Ph.D. is preferable.
• Must be computer literate in Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Teaching experience in a reputable institution of higher learning is an added advantage.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and capable of instilling good morals and behavior in students.
• Integrity, honesty, ethical values, professional conduct and soberness of character are mandatory requirements.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Candidates meeting the stated requirements are required to submit their applications comprising the following:

• Letter of application.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Authenticated copies of academic and professional qualifications including a full grade XII or equivalent certificate.
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees two (2) of whom must be professional authorities in relevant fields.

Applications marked with the “POSITION” of interest must be addressed to:

The Office of the Registrar

Kwame Nkrumah University

Munkoyo Street Plot No. 1583

KABWE

ZAMBIA

Email Address: [email protected].

CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION IS FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2019, 17:00 HOURS

N .B: Kwame Nkrumah University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and those that would not have heard from the University should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Please visit the Kwame Nkrumah website at www.nkrumah.edu.zm