Job Purpose

To design, develop and produce learning and teaching material, and to efficiently and effectively deliver teaching programmes to undergraduate students in accordance with the University’s strategy, policy and procedures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations, and assessment of progress and student attendance.
• Performs teaching duties and invigilation of examinations including tutorials and seminars.
• Supervises theses, dissertations, practical work and placements.
• Develops and Uses appropriate learning, teaching, support and assessment methods.
• Selects appropriate assessment instruments and criteria, and continuously assesses the work and progress of students by reference to the criteria and provides constructive feedback to students.
• Ensures that module design and delivery comply with quality standards and regulations of the University.
• Undertakes original individual and collaborative research leading to significant advances in relevant fields.
• Publishes in national or international refereed Journals and books.
• Maintains contacts and collaboration with peers in other universities and academic institutions and keeps abreast of recent advances in the field.
• Attends academic events and networks with other researchers and field experts.
• Identifies areas where the curriculum is in need of revision or improvement and contributes to the planning, design and development of objectives and material.
• Supervises student projects and the academic elements of field trips, and, where appropriate, placements.
• Reviews duties regularly with the Head of Department/Programme coordinator and discuss ways of improving performance.
• Offers counsel on projects and other academic activities; as well as promotes the well-being of students.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Economics Lecturer (x2)

• Full Grade 12 certificate or its equivalent with 5 ‘O’ levels with merit or better including English and Mathematics;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from a reputable university with merit or better;
• Master’s Degree in Economics from a reputable university with at least a merit or better;
• A PhD in Economics will be an added advantage;
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience plus the ability to research and publish;
• A certificate in Teaching Methodology will be an added advantage;
• Proficiency in statistical software such as Stata or EViews;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; and
• Must be a member of Economics Association of Zambia.

Music Performance/ Education/ or Ethnomusicology (x2)

• Full Grade 12 certificate or equivalent with 5 ‘O’ levels with Credit or better including English and Mathematics.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance/Music Education with credit or better.
• Master’s Degree in Music Performance/Music Education.
• PhD in Music or a related field from a recognized University will be an added advantage.
• Relevant practical experience will be an added advantage;
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience plus the ability to research and publish. Teaching experience at College or University level will be an added advantage.
• A certificate in Teaching Methodology will be an added advantage;
• Must have proof of publications in preferred journals; and
• Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.

Required Competencies and Behavioral Attributes

• Proven experience as an academician with published articles in reputable refereed journals.
• Research and publication track record.
• Strong teaching and mentoring skills.
• Sound understanding of the subject matter.
• A growth mindset and excellent networking abilities.
• Strong communication skills required to communicate with professionals, write academic papers and research papers and bid for consultancies.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Reporting Relationship

• Immediate Supervisor: Head of Department
• Salary Scale: ACS 01-06

• Participates in administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations, and assessment of progress and student attendance.
• Performs teaching duties and invigilation of examinations including tutorials and seminars.
• Supervises theses, dissertations, practical work and placements.
• Develops and Uses appropriate learning, teaching, support and assessment methods.
• Selects appropriate assessment instruments and criteria, and continuously assesses the work and progress of students by reference to the criteria and provides constructive feedback to students.
• Ensures that module design and delivery comply with quality standards and regulations of the University.
• Undertakes original individual and collaborative research leading to significant advances in relevant fields.
• Publishes in national or international refereed Journals and books.
• Maintains contacts and collaboration with peers in other universities and academic institutions and keeps abreast of recent advances in the field.
• Attends academic events and networks with other researchers and field experts.
• Identifies areas where the curriculum is in need of revision or improvement and contributes to the planning, design and development of objectives and material.
• Supervises student projects and the academic elements of field trips, and, where appropriate, placements.
• Reviews duties regularly with the Head of Department/Programme coordinator and discuss ways of improving performance.
• Offers counsel on projects and other academic activities; as well as promotes the well-being of students.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

• Proven experience as an academician with published articles in reputable refereed journals.
• Research and publication track record.
• Strong teaching and mentoring skills.
• Sound understanding of the subject matter.
• A growth mindset and excellent networking abilities.
• Strong communication skills required to communicate with professionals, write academic papers and research papers and bid for consultancies.
• Good interpersonal skills.

• Full Grade 12 certificate or its equivalent with 5 ‘O’ levels with merit or better including English and Mathematics;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from a reputable university with merit or better;
• Master’s Degree in Economics from a reputable university with at least a merit or better;
• A PhD in Economics will be an added advantage;
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience plus the ability to research and publish;
• A certificate in Teaching Methodology will be an added advantage;
• Proficiency in statistical software such as Stata or EViews;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; and
• Must be a member of Economics Association of Zambia.