Lecturer II (Nursing Science)

Nigeria Full-time Undisclosed
Job Description
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.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
• At least three 3 years post-PhD or equivalent academic/clinical-academic experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Independent teaching and clinical supervision
• Evidence-based practice
• Research initiation
• Digital literacy LMS, simulation, health informatics
• Ethical and professional conduct
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Job Snapshot
  • Posted: Jan 30, 2026
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Nigeria
  • Source: External