The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

1. Develop research proposals to secure grants for graduate students and staff development, enhancing existing knowledge;
2. Conduct research and disseminate results through various channels for community and institutional benefit;
3. Publish books and articles for teaching, reference, and further research;
4. Review research and academic journals to support effective teaching and learning, fulfilling the University Mandate;
5. Prepare and revise curricula to meet evolving needs and market demands;
6. Create course descriptions, outlines, and teaching aids for effective delivery;
7. Supervise and mentor scholars and postgraduate students to ensure quality curriculum delivery and research output;
8. Transfer knowledge, including practical skills, for long-term benefit;
9. Encourage critical thinking and rational discourse among students;
10. Assess work and examinations, providing constructive feedback to students;
11. Promote equal opportunities and address staff and student needs in teaching content and delivery;
12. Establish collaborations and exchanges with local and international organizations and universities;
13. Present papers and research findings at conferences to enhance the University's reputation;
14. Provide expertise in local and international committees for informed decision-making;
15. Guide staff in report and publication preparation at various levels within the University;
16. Develop strategic policies and procedures to enhance training and learning effectiveness, aligning with the University's mandate;
17. Chair committees and contribute to institutional decision-making and governance;
18. Cultivate internal and external networks to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing;
19. Promote departmental work nationally and internationally;
20. Exercise academic leadership in teaching, research, and program development.

For appointment to this Grade, one MUST have: 

1. An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
2. At least three (3) years of teaching experience as an Associate Professor or equivalent and research experience;
3. 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;
4. Supervised a minimum of five (5) postgraduate students to completion, including at least two (2) at doctoral level;
5. Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
6. Attracted research or development funds as an Associate Professor or equivalent.
7. Proficiency in ICT.

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

1. Teach, guide, supervise, research, and publish;
2. Write proposals for student and staff development funding;
3. Conduct research and disseminate findings widely;
4. Review articles to maintain teaching quality;
5. Refine curricula to meet market demands;
6. Develop materials for optimal learning;
7. Supervise scholars for quality education;
8. Foster industry and university collaborations;
9. Establish community knowledge links;
10. Contribute expertise to committees;
11. Develop policies for training efficiency;
12. Serve as an external examiner;
13. Assess student practical applications;
14. Provide tutoring and mentorship to students;
15. Lead program development for excellence.

For appointment to this Grade, one MUST have: 

1. An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
2. At least three (3) years of teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent and research experience;
3. A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent of at least thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
4. Supervised a minimum of four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including at least one (1) doctoral student;
5. Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow;
6. Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
7. Have attracted research or development funds or educational resources as a Senior Lecturer or its equivalent.

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

1. Engage in research, publication, teaching, and student supervision to fulfill University objectives;
2. Develop grant-worthy research proposals for internal and external funding;
3. Collaborate with local, regional, and international partners to address societal issues;
4. Disseminate research findings through journal publications for public knowledge sharing;
5. Train, mentor, and evaluate students to ensure high-quality research output;
6. Review research proposals to enhance their grant attractiveness;
7. Serve as an external examiner to promote academic exchange and excellence;
8. Provide consultancy services to address community challenges and contribute to societal development;
9. Acquire patents for innovations to protect Intellectual Property rights;
10. Collaborate with staff to enhance course delivery quality and monitoring;
11. Develop adaptable teaching models to ensure effective and continuous learning;
12. Assess student progress through course evaluations and examinations;
13. Identify and procure relevant learning resources to enhance teaching quality;
14. Develop practical modules aligned with the curriculum for hands-on learning;
15. Initiate community development projects and establish funding linkages for University projects.

For appointment to this Grade, one MUST have: 

1. An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
2. At least three (3) years of teaching experience as a Lecturer or equivalent and research experience or six (6) years in research/ industry experience;
3. A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
4. Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent;
5. Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
6. Attracted research or development funds;
7. In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge of several fields.

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

1. Conduct research, publish findings, and mentor students to meet University goals;
2. Create innovative research proposals to secure funding and elevate student research opportunities;
3. Produce scholarly publications to enhance professional growth and University research ranking;
4. Advocate for innovative teaching methods both locally and globally;
5. Lead research projects addressing community challenges and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration;
6. Secure research funding and provide high-quality supervision for students;
7. Design and implement curriculum for industry-ready graduates;
8. Organize practical learning experiences and supervise Teaching Assistants;
9. Set and moderate examinations to ensure quality academic standards;
10. Provide individualized support to improve student performance and address their needs;
11. Engage students in critical thinking and meaningful discourse;
12. Undertake consultancies and showcase innovations to enhance the University's reputation;
13. Establish collaborative partnerships for resource mobilization and community engagement;
14. Present research findings internationally and contribute to societal development through volunteerism;
15. Contribute to University management, administrative processes, and student well-being.

For appointment to this Grade, one MUST have: 

1. An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
2. Served for a cumulative period of six (6) year three (3) of which in the Grade of Tutorial Fellow/ Junior Research Fellow in the relevant field;
3. A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers and;
4. Registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
5. In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields;

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

1. Develop research proposals and publish problem-solving publications;
2. Attend conferences to share knowledge and build collaborations;
3. Provide consultancy services connecting with industry;
4. Supervise research projects and evaluate Undergraduate project defenses;
5. Foster collaborations with industry and other universities;
6. Manage grants, research teams, and project expenses;
7. Conduct practical activities for real-world learning and design experiments;
8. Prepare course outlines and recommend relevant teaching materials;
9. Provide learner support, curate content, and develop teaching materials aligned with the syllabus;
10. Lecture to explain course content and set/administer assessments and exams;
11. Moderate and invigilate exams to ensure fairness, mark exams, and grade students;
12. Mentor students in their Undergraduate projects and supervise student attachments/internships;
13. Present articles at relevant forums and engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities like environmental conservation;
14. Plan weekly course content delivery and participate in Departmental and School Boards;
15. Support student innovations for entrepreneurship and social progress.

   For appointment to this Grade, one MUST have: 

1. A Masters and Bachelor’s degree qualifications in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
2. A minimum period of three (3) years relevant work experience in the Grade of Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant or a comparable position;
3. Be registered or registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent doctoral degree qualification;
4. Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
5. In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields;
6. Proficiency in ICT.