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Professor (Biochemistry)
About this role
A university advertises a Professor of Biochemistry to join its College of Medicine, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences in Amizi, Abia. The role involves teaching MBBS, BDS and Allied Health Science students, supervising laboratory work, and contributing to examinations, research, and administration. The employer is Amadeus University, a private institution recently licenced by NUC with a CONMESS salary scale. The appointment targets candidates with substantial teaching and research experience and a record of publications, leadership, and readiness to engage in professional development. The university seeks applicants who can advance biochemistry and related disciplines within a medical education context and participate in quality assurance and accreditation activities.
What you would do
- Teach assigned courses in Medical Physiology, Medical Biochemistry and Human Anatomy for MBBS, BDS and Allied Health Science students.
- Prepare lecture notes, slides and laboratory manuals aligned with standards.
- Set, invigilate, mark and submit CA and Examination scores within timelines.
- Participate in OSPE/OSCEs and MBBS Professional Examinations.
- Supervise and organise practical classes; ensure laboratory safety and equipment maintenance.
- Undertake research and participate in seminars, aiming for at least one publication during probation.
- Serve as Course Adviser or Assistant Examination Officer when assigned.
- Maintain records of student attendance, practicals and assessments; attend meetings.
- Contribute to accreditation and quality assurance activities.
- Attend workshops and faculty development programmes; pursue PhD within one year if not already held.
What they are asking for
- PhD in a relevant field from a recognised university (mandatory).
- Minimum of 12 years of post-qualification teaching and research experience in a university.
- Excellent and verifiable record of publications in peer‑reviewed journals and books.
- Evidence of capacity to initiate, develop, and supervise research.
- Capacity for academic and institutional leadership.
- Registration with the relevant professional bodies.
- Demonstrated success supervising postgraduate students (advantage).
- Competencies in academic leadership, research design, postgraduate supervision, curriculum development, grant writing, mentorship, and professional networking.
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