Job Description
Professor - Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology
2. Job Purpose
The responsibilities of faculty members shall be an appropriate combination of:
a) Dissemination of knowledge through undergraduate and / or graduate teaching; and
b) Research, scholarly or other creative activities; and
c) University, community, and professional services
3. Key Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities
NA
Operational Responsibilities
Teaching:
Teach at undergraduate and graduate level in subject areas and on time schedules allocated by the Chair of Department
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 provides 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 students research and practical work and of their theses preparation, as well as participate in evaluation of their theses
Participate in professional peer reviews
Supervise teaching internships
Develop and improve their scholarly competence and effectiveness as teachers within their area of expertise
Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities:
Carry out research and produces publications, or other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the review process
Engage in scholarly or creative activities in their area of expertise and makes results available for critical peer review
Deliver papers at professional association meetings, seminars and conferences
Participate in panels at regional and international meetings of professional organizations
Identify and successfully bid for external funding and grants
Actively raise the Department and Faculty's profile, internally and externally
Participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department
Collaborate with colleagues, both within and outside the University, in conducting and managing research and consultancy activities
Academic Service:
Play a pivotal role in departmental, or University-wide working groups or committees
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
Contribute to the academic community through peer review, editorial roles, and professional organizations.
Engage in outreach, collaboration, and public engagement activities.
Mentorship:
Provide mentorship to junior faculty, researchers, and graduate students.
Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager
Supervisory Responsibilities
NA
