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Associate Professor (Biochemistry)
About this role
Amadeus University invites applications for an Associate Professor in Biochemistry. The role is based in Amizi, Abia State, at the College of Medicine within the Basic Medical Sciences / College of Health Sciences. The appointee leads in teaching, research and academic leadership, contributing to teaching MBBS, BDS and allied health courses, supervising research, and supporting quality assurance and accreditation activities.
What you would do
- Teach lectures, tutorials and practicals in Medical Biochemistry for MBBS, BDS and allied health students
- Prepare lecture notes, slides and laboratory manuals aligned with NUC and MDCN standards
- Set, invigilate, mark and submit CA and examination scores within timelines
- Supervise practical classes and maintain laboratory safety and equipment
- Conduct and publish research, aiming for at least one peer‑reviewed publication during probation
- Participate in departmental seminars, journal clubs and research meetings
- Assist with course advisement, examination duties and record keeping
- Contribute to accreditation, quality assurance and governance activities
- Attend departmental, faculty and college meetings
- Develop and participate in professional development activities and workshops
What they are asking for
- PhD in a relevant field from a recognised university
- Excellent and verifiable record of scholarly publications in peer‑reviewed journals or books
- Evidence of capacity to initiate, develop and supervise research
- Experience supervising postgraduate students is an advantage
- Registration with relevant professional bodies
- Minimum of nine years post‑qualification teaching and research experience in a university
- Competencies in grant writing, research funding, postgraduate supervision, academic leadership, curriculum development, mentorship and research design
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