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Call for Application: Practicum/Field-Work/SIWES/Project Supervisors at Iconic Open University

Mr HausaLoadedAugust 11, 2026

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Remote/On-Campus Social Media Manager, e-Commerce Manager, Others at Iconic University

About Iconic Open University

Iconic University is licensed by National Universities Commission (NUC) Abuja-Nigeria to operate as a full-pledged private open and distance learning university in Nigeria.

Iconic Open University invites applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Practicum/Field Work/SIWES/Projects Supervisor.

This engagement is open to:

Current Iconic University lecturers across all departments;
Academics who are willing to join Iconic University as permanent, part-time, or visiting lecturers.

We are seeking dedicated individuals to mentor, guide, and evaluate students across the underlisted departments. This is a critical role aimed at bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical industry application.

– Department of Information Technology
– Department of Software Engineering
– Department of Nursing Science
– Department of Public Health
– Department of Health Information Management
– Department of Community Health
– Department of Accounting
– Department of Business Administration
– Department of Public Administration
– Department of Islamic Studies
– Department of Arabic Language
– Department of English Language
– Department of Education
– Department of Mass Communication
– Department of Criminology and Security Studies
– Department of International Relations

Engagement Model & Timeline

Period: 13 Weeks (3 Months) per semester.
Duration of Engagement: Temporary/Contractual for the duration of the special courses period per semester.
Work Mode: Hybrid (Physical meetings required for scheduled sessions, with online support for daily reporting).

General Responsibilities & Expectations

Supervisors are expected to be highly organized, communicative, and committed to student development. Key responsibilities include:

Student Mentorship: Provide professional guidance, support, and constructive feedback to assigned students.
Report Review: Conduct a daily review and evaluation of all assigned students’ daily reports. Provide timely feedback to students where necessary.
Progress Monitoring: Ensure students are on track to meet course/practicum objectives and learning outcomes.
Reporting: Compile and submit students’ bi-weekly progress reports to the Department Coordinator every Saturday before 4:00 PM (twice a month) during the departmental review meeting.

– Final Evaluation: Participate in the end-of-course presentation and evaluation of students as a member of a panel of supervisors.

Mandatory Supervision Meetings

To ensure cohesive management and quality assurance, all supervisors must adhere to the following meeting schedule:

Supervisor-Students Meeting: Monday & Friday, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Review weekly goals, address student challenges, and ensure alignment with practicum requirements.
Departmental Meeting with Supervisors: Biweekly on Saturday, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Discuss student progress, resolve systemic issues, and align assessment standards.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Educational Qualification: A minimum of a Master’s Degree in a relevant field of study. A Ph.D. is an added advantage.
Professional Experience: A minimum of 2–4 years of relevant industry or academic supervisory experience.
Industry Knowledge: Demonstrable expertise in the specific field of application (e.g., Health Sciences, Information Technology, Business Administration, etc.).
Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Availability: Must be available for the full duration of the 12-week programme and all scheduled meetings per semester.
Affiliation: Must be either a current lecturer at Iconic University or an academic willing to join the university as a permanent, part-time, or visiting lecturer.

Remuneration & Administrative Allowance

Iconic University offers a competitive administrative allowance to compensate supervisors for their time and expertise. Remuneration is calculated on a per-student headcount basis, depending on the nature of the programme (Postgraduate or Undergraduate).

Application Deadline:23, Aug.2026

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested and qualified candidates should click the link below to complete the application form:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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NOTE:

The specific headcount allowance rates for each programme (NSC, CHS, PHS, HIM, IFT & SEN, PGDI, MIT, SIWES, PG Capstone, etc.) will be communicated to shortlisted candidates during the engagement briefing.