A lecturer is responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students in a college or university. They are also responsible for conducting research in their field of expertise and publishing scholarly papers and books. In addition, lecturers may be required to serve on departmental committees and perform other service duties as assigned.

Lecturer Job Responsibilities

  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and graduate students
  • Design and develop course materials, including syllabi, lectures, handouts, assignments, and quizzes
  • Evaluate student performance and provide feedback
  • Conduct research in a chosen field of study and publish findings in academic journals
  • Serve on departmental committees
  • Attend conferences and seminars to stay up-to-date on latest developments in the field

Objectives

  • To develop and deliver engaging lectures to students
  • To create, administer, and grade exams and assignments
  • To provide oneon-one or small group instruction to help students improve their understanding of course material
  • To maintain office hours to meet with students
  • To engage in scholarly research and writing
  • To participate in departmental committees and meetings

Lecturer Job Skills & Qualifications Needed

  • In order to be a lecturer, one must have excellent communication and public speaking skills. They must also be able to engage with their audience and keep them interested in the subject matter. Furthermore, lecturers must have extensive knowledge on the topic they are teaching and be able to articulate this information clearly. Finally, they should possess good organizational skills in order to plan and structure their lectures effectively.