• Tertiary Lecturer Job Description

    A tertiary lecturer is a teacher in a university, polytechnic, college of education or another institution of higher learning. Their work involves conducting and publishing research, preparing and delivering lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials to students, and assessing students’ coursework and supervising their research activities.

    A tertiary lecturer should be passionate, enthusiastic, confident, open-minded, approachable and helpful, and have strong organizational, presentation, listening and communication skills. They should be able to prepare lecture materials that are simple to read and understand. They should also have charisma and the ability to generate curiosity about their lectures early on, so as to make them more stimulating and interesting.

    Pursue a career in lecturing if you have passion for teaching and interest in getting the world educated. You should be an intelligent and open-minded person who can relate to people from a range of background and cultures.
  • What does a Tertiary Lecturer do?

    Tertiary lecturers may do some or all of the following:

    • plan, prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials to students
    • set, mark and record assignments and examinations
    • conduct and publish research on their subject area
    • supervise undergraduate and/or postgraduate students research activities
    • attend and participate in conferences, departmental meetings, and course board meetings
    • keep up to date with curriculum changes and developments in teaching methods
    • mentor and supervise lecturer assistants and trainee lecturers
    • visit students at work placements
    • perform a range of administrative duties
  • Where does a Tertiary Lecturer work?
  • Working Conditions

    The working hours for tertiary lecturers vary depending on institution, but most lecturers work normal office hours. They work in classrooms, offices, workshops, laboratories and libraries. They may travel for external consultancies, to visit students at work placements or to attend conferences, seminars and workshops.

  • What is Required to Become a Tertiary Lecturer ?

    The entry requirements for tertiary lecturers vary depending on institution. For example, to become a university lecturer, you will need at least a master’s degree, while to become a polytechnic lecturer, you will need at least a national diploma and experience in the subject you want to teach.

  • Modules
  • Specializations
  • Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

    Tertiary lecturers need to have:

    • adaptability
    • empathy
    • manual dexterity
    • confidence
    • resilience
    • self-motivation
    • patience and impartiality
    • creativity and imagination
    • discipline and integrity
    • good concentration
    • good memory
    • good attention to detail
    • good interpersonal skills
    • good listening and communication skills
    • good analytical and problem solving skills
    • good judgment and decision making skills
    • time management and organizational skills
    • leadership skills
    • the ability to present information in a clear and logical sequence
    • the ability to give good advice and motivate others
    • the ability to handle conflict effectively
    • the ability to give a good introduction to a subject
    • the ability to make learning fun
    • the ability to relate to people from a range of backgrounds and cultures
    • the ability to work well under pressure
    • the ability to work well independently and in a team
    • knowledge of curriculum and standards
    • knowledge of research methods
    • knowledge of instructional methods, teaching styles and learning styles
    • knowledge of the curriculum courses they are handling

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