Job Description
Lecturer - Biological Sciences
Teaching:
Teach at undergraduate level in subject areas and on time schedules allocated by the Department Chair.
Prepare teaching material including course outline, syllabus and lesson plans. Revise the subject matter on a regular basis as appropriate for that subject
Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum
Provide students with detailed syllabus, methods of instruction and evaluation in their courses
Engage in the selection of textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the instruction of courses
Monitor students performance in their subject areas and provide remedial classes when necessary Set and mark exams, coursework, assignments, laboratory work, homework, and any other relevant activity
Use up-to-date instructional technology and ensure the delivery is clear and consistent
Supervise teaching internships
Develop and improve their scholarly competence and effectiveness as teachers within the area of expertise
Serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance to the University's policies when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators and members of the public Carry out any other duties commensurate with the position University and Community Service:
Contribute to departmental, or University-wide working groups or committees as requested
Contribute to student recruitment, retention and placement efforts
Foster service by contributing to the community at large in participatory, developmental or advisory capacity
Support and participate in student organization activities
Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly
Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed
Engage in outreach, collaboration, and public engagement activities.
Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager
Supervisory Responsibilities
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