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Assistant Professor - Physiology
About this role
Amadeus University in Amizi, Abia State, seeks an Assistant Professor of Physiology. The role is in the College of Medicine, within the Basic Medical Sciences/College of Health Sciences units, teaching Medical Physiology, Medical Biochemistry and Human Anatomy to MBBS, BDS and Allied Health Science students. Responsibilities include delivering lectures and practicals, preparing materials, assessing students, supervising labs, and contributing to examinations, research, administration, and professional development. Candidates should demonstrate scholarly publications, research leadership, and the ability to supervise postgraduate students, with a PhD and relevant teaching experience preferred. The university operates under the CONMESS salary scale and emphasises ethics, quality assurance, and professional standards.
What you would do
- Teach assigned courses and deliver lectures, tutorials and practicals.
- Prepare lecture notes, slides and laboratory manuals.
- Set, invigilate, mark and submit assessments within timelines.
- Participate in OSPE/OSCE and MBBS examinations.
- Supervise laboratory practicals and ensure safety and equipment maintenance.
- Undertake research and contribute to departmental seminars and journal clubs.
- Attend departmental and college meetings and assist with accreditation activities.
- Engage in professional development and register for a PhD if not already held.
- Act as course adviser or examination officer when assigned.
- Support administration including attendance records and quality assurance.
What they are asking for
- PhD in a relevant field from a recognised university (mandatory).
- Minimum of nine years post-qualification teaching and research experience in a university.
- Strong record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals and books.
- Evidence of capacity to initiate, develop, and supervise research.
- Experience in academic leadership and curriculum development.
- Registration with relevant professional bodies in the discipline.
- Proven ability to supervise postgraduate students to completion is an advantage.
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