Academic Staff Recruitment (Graduate Assistant and Assistant Lecturers)

Iconic Open University seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated academic staff members (Graduate Assistant & Assistant Lecturers) to join our distinguished faculty. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, contributing to scholarly research, and participating in service activities within the university and the broader community.

Responsibilities
  1. Teaching and Instruction:
    • Develop and deliver engaging course materials for undergraduate and/or graduate programmes.
    • Utilize innovative teaching methods and technologies to enhance student learning.
    • Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
    • Maintain office hours for student consultation and academic advising.
  2. Research and Scholarship:
    • Conduct original research in your field or discipline.
    • Publish findings in reputable, peer-reviewed academic journals.
    • Seek and secure research funding through grants and other sources.
    • Present research at academic conferences and seminars.
  3. Service and Outreach:
    • Participate in departmental, faculty, and university committees.
    • Engage in professional development activities.
    • Contribute to community outreach programs and initiatives.
    • Mentor and support the academic and professional growth of students and junior faculty members.

Job Type: Physical at Campus Headquarters No. 1B Gusau Road, After Government House Roundabout, Sokoto-Nigeria

Qualifications

1. Assistant Lecturer
Candidate must possess a first degree with not less than second upper division or equivalent, and a master`s degree in the appropriate discipline applying for. He/she must possess adequate knowledge of the theory and practice and demonstrate the ability to assist the faculty to use and impart real-world skills knowledge to students in addition to having commitments for personal and institutional growth.
2. Graduate Assistant
Candidate must possess a first degree with not less than second-class division or equivalent. He/she must show willingness for personal and institutional growth and demonstrate the ability of knowing how to translate basic knowledge into practice.

3. Areas

1. Public Health
2. Environmental Health
3. Nursing
4. Pharmacy
5. Health Information Management
6. Health Administration and Management
7. Arabic Language
8. Islamic Studies
9. English Language
10. Mass Communication
11. Criminology and Security Studies
12. International Relations and Diplomacy
13. Business Administration
14. Accounting
15. Public Administration
16. Computer, Information Technology & Software Engineering
17. Dental Therapy
18. Physiotherapy
19. Medical Laboratory Science
20. Education Management
21. Hospital Management
22. History
23. Physics
24. Chemistry
25. Biology
26. Biochemistry
27. Microbiology
28. Economics
29. Political Science
30. Law

  • Proven record of excellence in teaching at a college, polytechnic or university level.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct and publish high-quality research.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with online and hybrid teaching formats.
  • Established network within the academic and professional community.
  • Previous involvement in successful grant writing and research funding.
  • Active membership in relevant professional organizations.

4. Salary and Benefits 
As prescribed in the Iconic University academic staff salary structure of IUACASDS 01 and IUACASDS 02 respectively.
5. Condition of Service 
As contained in the approved conditions governing the service of staff of Iconic Open University.

6. Required Documents

  • CV/Resume
  • Application Letter addressed to;
    The Registrar
    Iconic Open University
    PMB 02121
    Sokoto-Nigeria
  • Credentials and all other relevant documents merged as one pdf file
  • Two reference letters
  • Digital passport photo in JPG format
  • National I denticity Card

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Employment Type
Full-time
Job Location
Job Type: Physical at Campus Headquarters No. 1B Gusau Road, After Government House Roundabout, Sokoto-Nigeria, Sokoto, Nigeria
Date posted
January 3, 2025
Valid through
January 7, 2025
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