How to become a Lecturer

A lecturer is a title or post assigned to an educator who teaches students in senior secondary and higher education institutions such as universities and colleges. A lecturer is a post-secondary educator who has passed the UGC's National Eligibility Test and teaches both undergraduate and graduate students. Lecturers work part-time, which means they have a regular job and plan lessons around it. They may teach at night or on weekends if they have a normal nine-to-five employment. Lecturers, on the other hand, have a more amorphous educational need. They have professions outside of the college curriculum and are able to share their experiences with their pupils. Thus, their courses are more application-oriented than theoretical.

Colleges engage well-known guest speakers, which provides students with an excellent chance for networking. At a college, guest speakers are often rising stars, specialists, or well-known figures in their fields who are invited to campus by a professor or a specific department. Lecturers are in charge of classroom instruction and associated activities. The post is dependent on teaching credentials. Lecturers are required to teach in the classroom or laboratory, to meet with students during regular office hours, to grade assignments and exams, and to contribute to the creation and development of the course curriculum.

Lecturers with many years of experience may be invited to take on administrative responsibility for the department's course offerings or to educate and oversee less experienced colleagues. Although academics may work on part-time contracts, they must maintain an active research profile. Certain professors take a sabbatical (often up to one academic year) to focus more intently on their research efforts. A lecturer may advance to the level of associate professor with further credentials.

Typical responsibilities of a lecturer are-

1. Making lesson plans.
2. Preparing and doing research on topics.
3. Contacting Students, Organising classes and Checking Student work.
4. Encouraging personal development through experiential learning and coaching.
5. To be able to invigilate examinations.
6. To be able to arrange work experience placements in the college.
7. To attend staff meetings and be updated with the latest advancements in teaching.
8. Also, liaising with other professionals/employers.

• A lecturer must be an accomplished public speaker with strong communication abilities.
• A lecturer must be adept in organising, planning, and preparing courses or seminars, as well as establishing and marking assignments, tests, and exams, as well as monitoring and evaluating students' progress.
• A lecturer must be inventive and creative in order to design courses and instructional materials, as well as maintain records and do other administrative duties.
• A lecturer must be responsible and prompt in order to attend meetings, professional development courses, and workshops, as well as interview potential students.
• A lecturer must also serve as a guide or mentor to students, supporting and assisting them with challenges, as well as overseeing their practical work, work placements, or field excursions.