Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching & Learning Undertake teaching and teaching related duties such as design, preparation and development of teaching materials conduct classes/lectures, tutorials and practicals consultation with students, invigilation, marking and assessment Participate and contribute in high quality programme and curriculum development Plan and implement teaching strategies to optimize student learning as well as to motivate them Support in research project work and scholarship of postgraduate students Establish and maintain high standards of teaching and effective learning to meet the University\'s teaching and learning expectations Research Participate in scholarly activities, including undertaking research, conference presentation, journal publications and relevant community work Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarship as co-researcher Achieve the specified set of research outcome targets for Senior Lecturer level of appointment Administration and Other Activities Undertake and contribute in administrative/leadership responsibilities such as managing/coordinating a programme, attending departmental meetings, participate in committees and working groups within the school and faculty Participate in continuous relevant professional activities Assist in establishing linkages with external organizations/ professional bodies in academic related matters REQUIREMENTS Possess a minimum master degree in the area of Performing Arts form a recognize University. Candidate with doctoral degree is preferred. Experience working in higher education environment and a track record of teaching experience and professional knowledge of curriculum development or good record of professional experience with evidence of coaching and mentoring and a high quality of presentation skills Experience in managing programmes as stream coordinator and/or programme director will be an added advantage Experience in developing teaching methodologies and materials, including the effective use of IT technologies in the facilitation of teaching and learning Experience working on research projects and activities or experience of professional practice/consultancy work, including evidence of appropriate outputs Demonstrated links to relevant external organizations and/or the profession

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