The purpose of the job is to contribute at a higher level to the scholarship and intellectual life of the university and in the development of academic policies and quality assurance for validation of academic programs for the reputation of the University both internally and externally.Requirements• Christian commitment and practice• Earned PhD in Law (Media Law, Communications Law, Commercial Law or Intellectual Property Rights ) or its equivalent from an accredited University• 3 years teaching experience as an Associate Professor or equivalent; and research experience• Supervised a minimum of 5 postgraduate students to completion including at least 2 at Doctoral level• A minimum of sixty (60) equivalent publication points since attaining Associate Professorship or equivalent of which at least forty (40) should be from refereed scholarly journals• Attracted research or development funds as an Associate Professor• Registered with relevant professional body• Demonstrated leadership skillsResponsibilities• Carrying out independent research as a principal investigator and project leader• Leading groups of associate professors, senior lecturers, lecturers and students in carrying out university wide and community based research and dissemination of the findings• Establishing research and consultancy chairs in the university to raise funds for research and programs development• Leading in internal and external evaluation of programs, examination and peers• Assessing of academic staff achievements for promotion to associate and professor levels in line with CUE requirements• Publishing research outcomes in appropriate referred journal of international standing and disseminate the results of research and scholarship in other outlets• Contributing to the development of research strategies and policies to enhance the scholarship and intellectual contribution of the University• Conducting workshops, seminars and conferences at university and national levels• Supervising, masters, PhD students and Coaching of lecturers within the department and the school• Provide leadership in the development of innovative and attractive courses, shaping and influencing curriculum development for quality assurance• Conducting professional training within the DLPDI organized programs• Conducting core competencies for faculty development and training program for other non- teaching staff of the school• Implementing of best practices in teaching, training and research for improved performance and achievements• Managing and Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired university plans and culture• Ensuring Christian behaviour and appropriate behaviour both internal and external in line with the institutions vision.
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