We're recruiting Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in Telecommunication or Communication Engineering

Academic City College is at the forefront of disrupting higher education on the African continent with lifelong learning at the heart of what we do on our stunning and modern campus.

Our mission is to create a culture of life-long learning with a strong focus on enhancing student experience. Our ethos emphasizes on contributing to the needs of the future economy, ensuring our students and faculty have the skills required to stay relevant to the changing world.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and competent person for the position of Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in Telecommunication or Communication Engineering Reporting to the Associated Faculty Dean.

The Faculty of Engineering is committed to nurturing students to develop an innovative and entreprenurial mindset which prepares them to be employable and work-ready. We deliver inclusive and active learning which inspires our students to achieve their ambitions.

The Faculty is in collaboration with businesses which provide rich opportunities for students to gain internships and graduate employment opportunities. Our aim is that our teaching, research, civic and industry engagement make a real impact in the community.

Following the accreditation and re-accreditation of our new and revised undergraduate programmes, we are seeking to make further appointments in particular subject areas to enhance our Business and Entrepreneurship portfolio.

The successful candidate must have proven leadership skills and a passion for excellence. A strong sense of ethics and concern for the well-being of students is vital to succeed in this position.

The Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in Telecommunication or Communication Engineering is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive environment and culture that synthesizes the intellectual, physical, social, emotional development of our faculty staff in a holistic way.

Job Outline

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in Telecommunication or Communication Engineering to join this dynamic and highly motivated professional academic team, in line with our ambitious strategic change of our undergraduate programmes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Core Teaching & Student learning

• To engage in teaching on undergraduate programmes as determined by the Faculty/Academics Committee. The range of teaching duties may change from time to time.

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• Contribute to the design, content, learning material and delivery of specific areas of teaching and learning and to the quality of teaching delivered.

• Collaborate with colleagues in the continuous review and development of the Department’s programmes.

• Take responsibility for the co-ordination of courses when appropriate to do so.

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• Work in accordance with University policies and procedures to undertake assessment of students’ work and give feedback.

• Enhance students’ learning with use of technology and virtual learning environment.

• Deliver an inclusive learning environment for students.

• Peer observation to support your professional development and that of colleagues.

• Assist with course-related field trips, internships and other external engagements.

Research and Scholarly-related Activities

• Make a contribution to the research profile of the Department and/or institution and pursue a personal research programme consistent with the Department’s research priorities.

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• Collaborate in research activities and initiatives with colleagues in and beyond the department if appropriate.

• Engage in subject professional and pedagogy research as required to support and inform teaching activities.

• Ensure that outcomes of research and scholarly activity are appropriately disseminated in peer reviewed outlets.

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• Apply for grant funding and manage, as appropriate, any grants which are secured  

General activities

• To work within and actively support the policies and practices of Academic City College. 

• To notify a more senior member of staff of any errors or concerns at the earliest opportunity.

• To participate in communication structures such as course team and department meetings to support effective management arrangements and promote good relations with staff and students.

• To ensure that the university’s cross-cutting goals of entrepreneurial thinking, inclusive collaboration, critical reasoning, constructive communication, ethical conduct and sustainability inform all activity related to the role.

• Establish contacts within the wider community where possible and begin to form ethical relationships for future collaboration.

• Take part in relevant internal committees and working groups.

• To work within a framework of effective governance, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, legislation policies and procedures.

• To be responsible for your own continuing self-development.

• Contribute to the wider mission and reputation of the institution with active involvement in activities contributing to general university life e.g. open days, student activities, alumni events, mentoring, personal tutoring and engagement with student support and delivery of outreach activities e.g. school visits, local community activities

• To undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary for the effective performance of the institution’s business without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved.