Job Opportunity at Iconic Open University
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: PRACTICUM / FIELD WORK / SIWES / PROJECT SUPERVISORS
Iconic Open University invites applications from qualified, experienced academics and professionals to join us as Practicum, Field Work, SIWES, and Project Supervisors.
This engagement offers a vital platform for academic and industry experts to mentor, guide, monitor, and evaluate students—bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world workplace application.
📌 POSITION OVERVIEW
Position Title: Practicum / Field Work / SIWES / Project Supervisor
Institution: Iconic Open University
Engagement Type: Temporary / Contractual
Work Mode: Hybrid
Duration: 13 weeks (approx. 3 months) per semester
Application Deadline: August 23, 2026
👥 WHO CAN APPLY?
We welcome applications from:
Current Iconic Open University lecturers across all academic departments.
External Academics willing to join Iconic Open University as permanent, part-time, or visiting lecturers.
Qualified Professionals with relevant academic, industry, or supervisory experience.
🎓 DEPARTMENTS COVERED
Supervisors are required across the following fields:
Category Departments
Technology & Engineering Information Technology, Software Engineering
Health Sciences Nursing Science, Public Health, Health Information Management, Community Health
Business & Management Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration
Arts, Humanities & Languages Islamic Studies, Arabic Language, English Language
Social Sciences & Education Mass Communication, Criminology and Security Studies, International Relations, Education
🎯 ROLE PURPOSE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisors provide critical academic and professional mentorship, ensuring students meet their practical objectives through consistent support and rigorous monitoring.
Core Duties:
Student Mentorship: Provide ongoing guidance, constructive feedback, and practical problem-solving support to help assigned students connect classroom learning with industry practice.
Report Review & Assessment: Review daily student activity logs and submitted reports; evaluate performance to ensure alignment with university standards.
Progress Monitoring: Track student development throughout the semester, identifying performance gaps and initiating timely support or escalation.
Reporting: Compile and submit bi-weekly student progress reports to the Department Coordinator every second Saturday before 4:00 PM.
Final Evaluation: Participate as a panel member in end-of-course student presentations and final assessments.
🗓️ MANDATORY SCHEDULE & MEETINGS
Candidates must commit to attending all required operational meetings:
Supervisor–Student Sessions: Mondays & Fridays | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Purpose: Review weekly goals, address student challenges, monitor ongoing progress, and align on field expectations.
Bi-weekly Departmental Supervisors’ Meeting: Saturdays (Bi-weekly) | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Purpose: Submit bi-weekly progress reports, discuss supervisory challenges, resolve systemic issues, and standardize assessment metrics.
🎓 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Academic Qualification: Minimum of a Master’s Degree in a relevant field (PhD is an added advantage).
Professional Experience: 2–4 years of relevant industry or academic supervisory experience.
Domain Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in Health Sciences, IT, Business, Public Administration, Education, Social Sciences, Engineering, or related disciplines.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Superior written/oral communication, strong reporting capabilities, and proven mentorship skills.
Availability: Absolute availability for the full 13-week duration, including strict adherence to the mandatory meeting schedule.
Affiliation: Must be a current university staff member or willing to join Iconic Open University in a permanent, part-time, or visiting faculty role.
💰 REMUNERATION
Iconic Open University provides a competitive administrative allowance to compensate supervisors for their time, expertise, and oversight.
Structure: Remuneration is calculated on a per-student headcount basis, differentiated by undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Program Rates: Specific rates for individual programs (e.g., NSC, CHS, PHS, HIM, IFT & SEN, PGDI, MIT, SIWES, PG Capstone) will be detailed during the engagement briefing for shortlisted candidates.
🔗 HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online application process before the closing date.
Application Deadline: August 23, 2026
