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University Lecturers and Tutors

University Lecturers and Tutors prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university and conduct research in a particular field of knowledge.

What the job involves

  • Preparing and delivering lectures, and conducting tutorials, seminars and laboratory sessions

  • Preparing and marking essays, assignments and examinations

  • Advising students on academic and related matters

  • Attending departmental and faculty meetings, conferences and seminars

  • Supervising work programs of postgraduate and honours students and tutorial staff

  • Participating in setting course and degree requirements, curriculum revision and academic planning

  • Serving on council, senate, faculty and other committees and professorial boards

  • Conducting research and undertaking consultancies in a particular field of knowledge

  • Stimulating and guiding class discussions

  • Compiling bibliographies of specialised materials for reading assignments