Project Co-Supervisor (International Relations & Diplomacy)

Job title : Project Co-Supervisor (International Relations & Diplomacy)

Details

• We invite applications from suitably qualified academics from accredited universities to serve as Project Co-Supervisors for our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• As a leading private Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institution, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic quality, integrity and excellence and Project Co-Supervisors will play a crucial role in this process.
• This call is open to scholars with demonstrated expertise the academic discipline offered by the University.

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Academic Rank: The candidate must not be below the rank of Senior Lecturer.
• A Reader or Professor are often the preferred choice, especially for postgraduate research supervision.
• Qualification: Must possess a minimum of a Ph.D. in their field of expertise from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Must have relevant expertise in their specialization. 
• Demonstrated track record of postgraduate supervision and research publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals .

Candidates must not have any conflict of interest, including but not limited to:

• Current or recent employment with Iconic Open University (within the last three years)
• Close professional, contractual, or personal relationships with staff or students involved in the programme
• Significant involvement in recent collaborative research with staff closely involved in the programme
• Reciprocal arrangements involving cognate programmes at another institution
• Former students of the University (unless a period of five years has elapsed and all students taught by or with the examiner have completed their programmes)

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong publication record in reputable journals within the last three years.
• Experience in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) environments.
• Evidence of leadership in research and postgraduate

Tenure

• External Examiners and Project Co-Supervisors will be engaged on a contractual basis over a period of time with specified duties and roles that may change from time to time.

Application Processes

• Step 1: Expression of Interest
  • Interested candidates must submit an independent application to Iconic Open University, expressing their interest in serving as a project supervisor.
• Step 2: Review of applications and invitation for a due-deligence interaction virtually.
• Step 3: Transmission of the evaluation outcome for Senate consideration and approval.
• Step 4: Official Appointment
  • Upon Senate approval, successful candidates will receive an official letter of appointment with conditions of contract and terms of reference.