Adjunct Faculty - Physiology at United States International University - USIU Africa

Job Summary:

The successful candidates will be reporting to the Dean School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the incumbent will be expected to teach, selected course in Human Physiology including, Physiology of the body systems with special emphasis on Endocrine, Reproductive, Cardiovascular & Renal Physiology.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and assess selected Physiology courses to undergraduate students in Bachelor of Pharmacy.
• Introduce and mark practical reports for assigned courses that have practical component.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
• Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs and the teaching content are up-to-date and marketable;
• Participate in program assessment and reviews;

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

• A Bachelor of science degree in Human/Medical Physiology, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Medicine or a related discipline.
• A Master of Science degree in human/Medical physiology.
• A Ph.D. in Human/Medical Physiology.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Excellent computer background;
• Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined;
• Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning;
• Managing ambiguity and emotions;
• Managing technological change;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent listening and mediation skills;
• Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Excellent research writing skills.