The University has a unique history that has evolved through different educational phases. It was started in April 1929 by a British Colonial farmer cum educationist by the name William Thomas Alfred Levet. The Institution was by then a whites’ only primary school with a large farm, which was sold to Guy Bullen in February 1959. Mr. Bullen sold it to Ministry of Agriculture in 1965. Between 1965 and 1970, the Institution served as a Large-scale Farmers training (LSFTC) college. Vision A University for valued transformation of society Mission To serve the students and society through research, education, scholarship, training, outreach and consultancy Core Values Quality Integrity RespectDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports to: The Chairperson of the Department [CoD]. This academic staff is expected to: - Lead in curriculum development and review process; Develop appropriate learning and teaching materials to ensure effective delivery of the subject matter; Participate in the development of research projects to extend knowledge in the relevant subject area; Participate in the provision of service to the community and the profession; Participate in the translation and implementation of knowledge into practice; Participates in discussion on examination results in departments, schools and senate [where applicable] to ensure effectiveness and general improved performance for each course; Provides expertise in the areas of specialization for income generation programs for the university; Prepare and deliver course outlines material, content to students; Deliver lectures to undergraduates and postgraduate students for knowledge acquisition and the attainment of degrees; Conduct continual evaluation of students’ course work to determine effectiveness of delivery of teaching and assess students’ performance; Maintain accurate records of students’ attendance, assignments and continuous assessments for accountability and advising students on academic improvement strategy; Generate innovation activities and intellectual property in area of specialization; Undertake academic consultancies;  Be a member of the departmental and School academic board; Develop research projects to extend knowledge of the relevant subject area; Undertakes publishing in peer-reviewed articles, books and book chapters; Assess students’ performance and prepare students’ progress reports to help in decision making in regard to the academic progress of the students in question; Conduct academic seminars at departmental and school levels; Attend senate [where applicable], school, departmental meetings for proper management of the University; Participate in learned conferences, symposia and workshops in the area of specializations; Supervise both postgraduate and undergraduate research works; Undertake placement and supervision of students on industrial attachment, teaching practice and internship; Keep up-to-date with current developments in innovation, research and teaching in the specific subject area; Undertake editorial and review tasks in academic journals, books and book chapters; Conduct internal moderation of exams; Serve as patron to academic clubs/student organizations; Participate in ad hoc and statutory university committees; and Any other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor. PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS: For appointment to this post, a candidate MUST have the following academic and professional requirements: - An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification [or a Master’s degree qualification in special cases] in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university; At least three [3] years of continuous teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer of six [6] years research/industry experience; 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; Supervised post-graduate students [at least 3 Master’s or 1 PhD and 1 Master’s] to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent; Registered with the relevant professional body [where applicable]; Met the minimum points requirements for this subcategory to qualify for interview for appointment/promotion; and Ability to utilize Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) systems will be an added advantage