Summary:

The successful candidates will report to the Chairs, Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice. Department of International Relations and Department of Psychology in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS). Successful candidates will be expected to teach, research, and engage in community service. The position of faculty member Marriage and Family Therapy will be permanent and pensionable terms while the other appointments will have a 2-year contract renewable based on performance and productivity of the programs.

Key Responsibilities/Tasks/Duties:

• Teach at undergraduate/graduate level in the specific areas of specialization as listed above.
• Supervise graduate Research.
• Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
• Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
• Participate in program assessment and reviews.
• Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.
• Engage in service to the University, the profession and the community.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

• PhD in the relevant discipline, with at least 3 years of university teaching experience.
• Skills in the use of digital technology in teaching and learning is an added advantage

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined.
• Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning.
• Ethical and professional conduct.
• Managing ambiguity and emotions.
• Managing technological change.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent listening and mediation skills.
• Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent research writing skills.