2021-01 –
Current
Senior Research Fellow/Associate Professor
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
- Leading the Cancer Research Group team at CAMRET
- Using variety of learning and teaching modalities and support materials to teach all aspects of Physiology and accentuate presentations.
- Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Developing research proposals, conducting research and evaluation of outcomes
- Planning, coordination and implementation of research and training programmes in accordance with the Centre mandates, University policy and funding body requirements.
- Identifying research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Identification of sources of funding and contributing to the process of securing the funds in collaboration with the Grant Management Office (GMO)
- Manuscripts writing and coordination of publications and conference attendants by team members
- Conference and seminar presentations
- Helping members to resolve issues of meeting the research objectives and projects deadline
- Initiation and execution of ideas for generating income and application of research outcomes
- Served the University through participation in assessment processes, academic support units and university committees and task forces.
- Sustained professional contact with colleagues and engaged in continuing professional activities to upgrade and augment existing skills or develop new ones.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with mentorship.
2018-01 –
2020-12
Senior Lecturer
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Stood in for professors and lecturers in absences, lecturing or providing course material on Physiology based on lecture schedules.
- Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
- Supervised junior lecturers' course development and recommended refinements to enhance student learning.
- Supported graduate students in obtaining doctoral degrees by advising on study plans, doctoral dissertations and career goals.
- Oversaw graduate student projects and advised on focus, methodology and report generation to meet preset standards.
- Authored a well-regarded Pharmacogenetic textbook to present credible information to undergraduate and graduate students.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in Physiology.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
2013-10 –
2017-12
Lecturer I
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Led and prepared lectures for Allied Health Students classes.
- Stayed abreast of developments within MBBS training to improve curriculum, develop new research and share with colleagues and students
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
2008-08 –
2013-09
Lecturer II
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
