Lecturer II (Nursing Science): CONUASS 3; Tenure-Track
Nursing Science
Academic
Lecturer I
Maximum Available Vacancies
3 Positions
Application Deadline
February 01, 2026
Experience Required
At least three (3) years post-PhD or equivalent ac...
1. JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Identification
Lecturer II (Nursing Science): CONUASS 3; Tenure-Track
Job Type
Academic
Department
Nursing Science
Maximum Available Vacancies
3 Positions
2. JOB PURPOSE
Lecturer II represents the first fully independent academic–clinical rank in Nursing Science at UAST Ihugh.
The role integrates theory, clinical competence, research initiation, ethics, and community-centred care, preparing graduates who are safe, reflective, and globally competitive nurses.
The purpose of the job is to independently deliver undergraduate teaching and clinical instruction, initiate nursing research, support skills-lab and clinical postings, and contribute to academic governance in line with UAST, NUC and NMCN standards.
3. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Teaching & Clinical Instruction:
- Independently teach assigned Nursing Science courses (theory, skills-lab, clinical practice).
- Design course outlines, assessments, OSCEs and simulations in compliance with NUC C-CMAS and NMCN standards.
- Supervise undergraduate projects, seminars and clinical competencies.
2. Research & Scholarship:
- Initiate and participate in nursing and health-systems research.
- Publish scholarly articles and present at professional conferences.
- Contribute to funded or applied research projects.
3. Innovation, Community & Clinical Impact:
- Participate in community health programmes, primary healthcare outreach and patient-safety initiatives.
- Support digital health, simulation-based learning and quality-improvement projects.
4. Academic Service & Quality Assurance:
- Serve on departmental/school committees.
- Support curriculum review, accreditation preparation and continuous quality improvement.
- Uphold professional ethics, patient confidentiality and academic integrity.
4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Nursing Science (or Senate-approved cognate acceptable to NMCN for nursing education).
Current registration and valid practising licence with NMCN.
Minimum of two (2) publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Evidence of clinical audits, protocols or innovations is an advantage.
4.1 Academic Qualifications (Mandatory)
PhD in Nursing Science (or Senate-approved cognate acceptable to NMCN for nursing education).
Current registration and valid practising licence with NMCN.
5. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
At least three (3) years post-PhD or equivalent academic/clinical-academic experience.
6. REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Independent teaching and clinical supervision
Evidence-based practice
Research initiation
Digital literacy (LMS, simulation, health informatics)
Ethical and professional conduct
8. CAREER STRUCTURE
Lecturer I