Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Texila American University is a World Class Affordable Educational Provider. We are a forward-looking, modern university with a proud tradition as a provider of high-quality education and a focus on applied research. Texila Group–has 4000+ students from 70+ Countries for its varied program verticals.

The University seeks to recruit suitably qualified individuals for the position “Biochemistry Faculty”

Responsibilities or duties

1. Teaching:

• Proficient usage of Audio Visual and Digital forms of Lecture delivery
• Writing lecture material and handouts and presenting information in lectures; seminars and tutorials.
• Marking student papers
• Maybe a member of the departmental planning team to determine the teaching program for the academic year;
• Takes feedback from students to improve teaching methodologies and content within the department /faculty; for example, will make changes to course material;
• changing and adapting course material following research;
• Providing guidance and advice to students, e.g., career advice or advice regarding personal issues.
• Setting up of Biochemistry Lab as per requirements & conducting practical sessions in Biochemistry.
• Take care of Equipment, models and other utilities in Biochemistry lab
• To ensure that all information is duly uploaded in LMS and ERP (as applicable) on timely basis

2. Research – publications:

• Writing papers on a topic relevant to a specialist subject area. This will include journals, books, and other material.

3. Research – active:

• Investigating new areas of research within specialist subject area;
• Identifying research topic;
• Determining appropriate research methodologies for research;
• Adapting research methodologies.
• Applying appropriate research methodologies for research and analysing results/conclusions to formulate new concepts and ideas;
• Writing reports to relevant bodies about progress of research.

4. Examinations:

• Responsible for preparation of assessment papers for examinations
• Marking examination papers for graduate and undergraduate students;
• Writing examination reports for faculty/departmental review;
• Writing dissertation reports;

5. Administration:

• May be a member of departmental/faculty subject group, determining teaching
• Actively investigating funding opportunities within area of research – this will include submitting research grant applications;
• May participate in relevant committees within department/faculty;
• May, on occasion, participate in school/University committees where appropriate and/or where invited.

6. External:

• Attending conferences in specialist subject areas to liaise and network with national/international colleagues the role holder may, on occasion, be invited to give presentations and lectures in his/her specialism and/or organize sessions in conferences or workshops;
• Participating in external working groups – on occasions the role holder may be asked to participate in collaborative projects;
• May provide references on behalf of academic colleagues.
• May participate in peer review of publications.

7. Other:

• Perform any other lawful duties as assigned.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

8. Technical Competencies

• Teaching
• Laboratory Skill in the subject of expertise
• Research

9. Skills

• Drive for results
• Quality focus
• Integrity
• Planning, organizing and flexibility
• Confidence and self-control
• Problem-solving and initiative
• Critical information seeking
• Communicating with clarity
• Embracing change
• Collaborating with others
• Influencing and relationship building
• Innovation and creativity

10. Qualification

• Master’s Degree in Biochemistry / allied fields and an earned Doctorate Degree in the relevant or related field from a recognized University will be an added advantage.

Experience needed

• 2-5 years of Work experience

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Must be registered with the Health Professionals Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
• Note: EnsureAll qualifications are verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)

• Proficient usage of Audio Visual and Digital forms of Lecture delivery
• Writing lecture material and handouts and presenting information in lectures; seminars and tutorials.
• Marking student papers
• Maybe a member of the departmental planning team to determine the teaching program for the academic year;
• Takes feedback from students to improve teaching methodologies and content within the department /faculty; for example, will make changes to course material;
• changing and adapting course material following research;
• Providing guidance and advice to students, e.g., career advice or advice regarding personal issues.
• Setting up of Biochemistry Lab as per requirements & conducting practical sessions in Biochemistry.
• Take care of Equipment, models and other utilities in Biochemistry lab
• To ensure that all information is duly uploaded in LMS and ERP (as applicable) on timely basis
• Writing papers on a topic relevant to a specialist subject area. This will include journals, books, and other material.
• Investigating new areas of research within specialist subject area;
• Identifying research topic;
• Determining appropriate research methodologies for research;
• Adapting research methodologies.
• Applying appropriate research methodologies for research and analysing results/conclusions to formulate new concepts and ideas;
• Writing reports to relevant bodies about progress of research.
• Responsible for preparation of assessment papers for examinations
• Marking examination papers for graduate and undergraduate students;
• Writing examination reports for faculty/departmental review;
• Writing dissertation reports;
• May be a member of departmental/faculty subject group, determining teaching
• Actively investigating funding opportunities within area of research – this will include submitting research grant applications;
• May participate in relevant committees within department/faculty;
• May, on occasion, participate in school/University committees where appropriate and/or where invited.
• Attending conferences in specialist subject areas to liaise and network with national/international colleagues the role holder may, on occasion, be invited to give presentations and lectures in his/her specialism and/or organize sessions in conferences or workshops;
• Participating in external working groups – on occasions the role holder may be asked to participate in collaborative projects;
• May provide references on behalf of academic colleagues.
• May participate in peer review of publications.
• Perform any other lawful duties as assigned.

• Teaching
• Laboratory Skill in the subject of expertise
• Research
• Drive for results
• Quality focus
• Integrity
• Planning, organizing and flexibility
• Confidence and self-control
• Problem-solving and initiative
• Critical information seeking
• Communicating with clarity
• Embracing change
• Collaborating with others
• Influencing and relationship building
• Innovation and creativity

• Master’s Degree in Biochemistry / allied fields and an earned Doctorate Degree in the relevant or related field from a recognized University will be an added advantage.
• Must be registered with the Health Professionals Council of Zambia (HPCZ).