Olufemi Adesope
Lecturer
Summary
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Dedicated Rural Development professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
- Student-centered Professor with expertise in ICT related teaching. Offers 27-year background supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests. Commended for sustaining effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals.
- Inspiring Professor brings advanced teaching skills and department leadership experience. Goal-oriented to advance department, improve teaching and modernize courses. Extensive background in research and university fundraising.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Professor
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
04.2006 - Current
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Supported multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.
- Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
- Worked with dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Conducted on-going program assessment, enrollment and retention tracking.
- Collaborated with tutoring, enrollment, testing and advising services to support students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Collaborated with faculty and community stakeholders for program improvement.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
Visiting Professor
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR)
Bunda, Malawi
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Teaching post graduate students, seminar presentation to the faculty, interact with postgraduate students and mentored them in research
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
Visiting Professor
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Umudike/Umuahia, Nigeria
10.2012 - 09.2013
- Developed curriculum and course schedules to communicate expectations and learning objectives
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Worked with dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Empowered faculty with searching skills for research funding opportunities through online platform
Lecturer
Federal University of Technology
Owerri, Nigeria
03.2001 - 03.2006
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.
Lecturer
Federal College of Education (Technical)
Omoku, Nigeria
11.1994 - 02.2001
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Agricultural Extension (Rural Development)
Federal University of Technology
Owerri, Nigeria 10.2000 - 12.2004
Master of Science - Agricultural Extension (Rural Development)
Federal University of Technology
Owerri, Nigeria 10.1996 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Extension Services
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria 09.1987 - 10.1992
Technical Teachers' Certificate - Agricultural Science Education
Federal College of Education (Technical)
Omoku, Nigeria 09.1994 - 12.1995
Skills
Academic research
undefinedAccomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of Agribusiness Enhancement Project in 4 African countries (Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia) under EDULINK II EU-funded project: Strengthening university capacity to enhance competitiveness of Agribusiness in East and West Africa.
- Achieved Visibility status for Faculty Journal by initiating and completing the registration of the journal with indexing organization AJOL with accuracy and efficiency and got a letter of commendation from the Faculty Board.
- Achieved establishmentof Departmental Journal through effectively helping with editorial and mentoring services.
- Documented and resolved lack of dissemination of research grants, scholarships and fellowship opportunities, to Academic staff by producing a database of academic staff which led to effective one-on-one delivery of research information to concerned staff.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop automated PhD seminar assessment sheet as the Associate Dean, School of Graduate Studies, hence timely release of seminar results.
- Supervised team of 25 staff members of the Institutional Strengthening Programme of the Climate Impacts Research Capacity and Leadership Enhancement (CIRCLE)-ACU-Funded project.
- Achieved personalized learning delivery to graduate students by introducing youtube channel for online teaching tasks.
Distinctions and Awards Received
- July 2021: Letter of Commendation from the Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt. For being among the best Africa Scientists in the University Ranking 2021, July 27.
- March 2021: CIRCLE Champion Award. Climate Impact Research Capacity and Leadership Enhancement Programme (CIRCLE). At the CIRCLE Visiting Fellows (Nigeria) Reunion 2021 at the University of Ibadan. March 16-18.
- June 2019: Prestigious Education Award in Recognition of my Contributions Towards Educational Advancement. Presented at the Education Festival Endorsed by Rivers State Ministry of Education.
- November 2018: Letter of Commendation. Issued by the Vice Chancellor for my efforts at attracting Mentoring Policy Document Grant to the University of Port Harcourt.
- April 25, 2018: Second Position in the Cocoyam Exhibition at the Climate Impact Research Capacity and Leadership Enhancement (CIRCLE) Programme Research Uptake (displayed snacks produced from cocoyam flour) at the Abia State Agricultural Development Programme, Umuahia, Nigeria.
- November 17, 2017: Award of Recognition. Issued by the Centre for Research Management and Development, University of Port Harcourt for Meaningful Contributions to Research.
- October 2015 Rankings: Listed Among 800 Scientists in Nigeria According to Google Scholar Citations (Rank No. 328; http://muratalper.com/haber/310/ranking-of-scientists-in-nigeria-namibia-ghana- botswana-kenyan.html)
- June 12, 2015: Distinguished Merit Award for Diligent and Meritorious Service to the University by University of Port Harcourt. Award for outstanding contributions to the Development of the University of Port Harcourt.
- June 4, 2015: Award of Recognition for Meaningful Contributions to Research. Issued by the Centre for Research Management, University of Port Harcourt.
- April 22, 2015: Award of Excellence for Outstanding Contributions to the Development of the Faculty of Agriculture. Issued by the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt.
- January to December 2015: Certificate of Recognition as Mentor of the Climate Impacts Research Capacity and Leadership Enhancement (CIRCLE) Programme. Issued by Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), United Kingdom and the African Academy of Sciences (AAS), Kenya.
- October 2013 – May 2017: Strengthening University Capacity to Enhance Competitiveness of Agribusiness in Eastern and West Africa. Research Grant Awarded by ACP-EU Co-operation Programme in Higher Education (EDULINK II). Contracting Authority: The Secretariat of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States. Partner Institutions/Countries (Egerton University, Kenya [Lead]; Gulu University, Uganda, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria; Mekelle University, Ethiopia; University of Copenhagen, Denmark; KENFAB, Kenya; ICRA; RUFORUM) [October 2013 – May 2017]. Project Officer, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
- 2007: Letter of Commendation for my Immense Contributions towards the Upliftment of the International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (IJARD) and Remarkable Performance that Earned the Journal an International Recognition. Issued by the School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology Board of Studies, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State.
- February, 2005: Research Grant Awarded by World Summit on Information Society, Gender Caucus, Ottawa, Canada for Professional Competencies and Skills Needed in Information and Communication Technologies Among Female Extension Agents and Researchers in South-Eastern Nigeria.
- 2017: Research Grant for Climate Impact Research Capacity and Leadership Enhancement (CIRCLE) Programme Implementation Fund. Production of Mentoring Policy document for the University of Port Harcourt. Funded by Association of Commonwealth Universities, United Kingdom
- 2001: Research Grant Awarded by Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria for Rural Youths Development Needs in the Niger Delta Area of Nigeria.
Timeline
Visiting Professor
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR)
01.2018 - 01.2018
Visiting Professor
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
10.2012 - 09.2013
Professor
University of Port Harcourt
04.2006 - Current
Lecturer
Federal University of Technology
03.2001 - 03.2006
Doctor of Philosophy - Agricultural Extension (Rural Development)
Federal University of Technology
10.2000 - 12.2004
Master of Science - Agricultural Extension (Rural Development)
Federal University of Technology
10.1996 - 08.2000
Lecturer
Federal College of Education (Technical)
11.1994 - 02.2001
Technical Teachers' Certificate - Agricultural Science Education
Federal College of Education (Technical)
09.1994 - 12.1995
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Extension Services
University of Ibadan
09.1987 - 10.1992
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