CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name Dr. Josephine Olufunmilayo Ola-Busari

Date of Birth 06 June 1962

Nationality Nigerian

Permanent Residency South Africa

Marital Status Married

Current Postal Address P O Box 52

Mbabane H100
SWAZILAND

E-mail Addresses funmidukiya@gmail.com

josephine@waterford.sz

Telephone Numbers (+268) 2422 0784 (home)

(+268) 2422 0954 (work)
(+268) 7617 0303 (mobile)

Fax Numbers (+268) 2422 0088/ 2551 4187

CAREER OBJECTIVES

I am passionate about advancing my long-term career in the academic and educational sector
at a more senior level where I can harness my experience, skills and personality to the
advantage of my employer as well as my own career growth. I am willing to take on new
challenges in a stable working environment that promotes fairness, diversity and personal
development. As a life-long learner, I am willing to acquire new skills that would enable me
to perform my responsibilities effectively and efficiently.

EXPERIENCED ENGLISH LECTURER AND STUDENT AFFAIRS MANAGER

Senior lecturer in English with 17 years’ experience in two universities with a track record of
teaching English Language Courses across all undergraduate levels. Research interest is in
English as a Second Language and Applied Linguistics. Additional experience of almost 10
years in providing student services in a United World College and an MA in International
Development with interest in advocacy for children and women as well as fund raising and
programme coordination and management.

Track record includes teaching Introductory Language Courses, Discourse Analysis,

Semantics, Psycholinguistics, Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, English as a Second
Language, Bilingualism, Supervising 4th Year Undergraduate Long Essay Project and
mentoring and motivating students at a pastoral level to reach their full potential.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCE PROFILE
Computer skills: in MS Windows, MS Word, Internet and Email, enrolled for Microsoft
Excel, PowerPoint and Access modules.
Others: research, analytical, assessment and evaluation skills, strong competence in
communication and writing, conflict management, mentorship, empowerment and leadership
development, experience in culturally diverse environments, facilitation, interpersonal,
coordination and teaching skills, planning, managing and marketing programme, strong cross
cultural skills, budget management and monitoring, negotiation and strategic skills.

EDUCATION
M.A. in International Development (2010)
Eastern University Pennsylvania
United States

ESL in the Mainstream Teacher Development Certificate (2006)

Department of Education and Children’s Services
Government of South Australia

Ph. D English (1997)

Specialization in Syntax of
English as a Second Language
University of Ibadan,
Nigeria

M.A. English (1987)

Specialization in Language
University of Ibadan
Nigeria

B.A. Honours English (1984)

2nd Class Upper Division
University of Ibadan
Nigeria

KEY LEADERSHIP ROLES

Making a difference by action and example in everyday responsibilities, initiating and
implementing institutional change where gaps are visible and acknowledged.

Member Fundraising Committee for Community Development Waterford Kamhlaba

Swaziland 2004 –till date

Member of Senate representing Congregation Ogun State University, Nigeria 1992-1997

Secretary and Member, Board of Directors, St. Mary’s Catholic Eye Specialist Hospital,
Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria. 1992-1997

Business Manager, Ogun Journal of English Studies, Ogun State University Ago-Iwoye
Nigeria. 1989-1997
Coordinator, Writers’ Workshop Ogun State University, Nigeria 1987-1992
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jan 2002 to Date
Student Services Manager/ Deputy Head of Hostel and Tutor Waterford Kamhlaba
United World College of Southern Africa Mbabane
Key Responsibilities: responsible for the pastoral care of over 200 International
Baccalaureate students between 15 and 21 years from over fifty countries; liaising between
the students and other members of the school community; coordinating students’ study
permits and visas. As a tutor, I work closely with a group of twelve to thirteen students every
year monitoring their academic and pastoral well-being. As Deputy Head of Hostel, I work
collaboratively with the Head of Hostel and another Deputy to manage 18 other tutors. My
job also includes coordinating and supervising community service projects in aid of
disadvantaged children in Swaziland Primary Schools. I engage directly in the academic life
of the students by supervising Extended Essays in World Religion and Cultural and Social
Anthropology.
Outstanding Achievements: adding value to the experiences of students in the hostel,
investing in their academic performance and their personal growth by motivating,
encouraging and guiding them, creating an enabling environment for the students to reach
their full potential.

July 2000-Dec. 2001

Writer and Editor Institute of Distance Education University of Swaziland Kwaluseni
Key Responsibilities: wrote two modules for undergraduates; proofread and edited modules
written by lecturers in other Departments of the University; participated in writers' workshop
for the Institute of Distance Education.
Outstanding Achievement: curriculum development in clause combining and introduction
to English Language

Sept 1998-June 2000

Lecturer in the Department of English University of Swaziland, Kwaluseni
Key Responsibilities: taught Introductory Language Modules to First Year and Second Year
Undergraduates; Discourse Analysis and Psycholinguistics to Third and Fourth Year
Undergraduates, respectively; co-ordinated student activities; participated in the departmental
seminar series; assessed student assignments, course work and examinations; participated in
Departmental and Faculty Meetings.
Outstanding Achievements: developed an analytical and problem-based approach to
teaching and assessment of students’ assignments, course work and examinations; developed
course and teaching materials for students in the Distance Education Program.

Jan 1985- Aug 1998

Graduate Assistant to Lecturer 1 in the Department of English Ogun State University
now Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria
Key Responsibilities: conducted tutorial classes in Introduction to Language through Fiction
and Literary Theory and Criticism, taught Use of English in the General Study Unit,
Bilingualism to 4th Year students, Semantics to 3rd Year students, English Phonology to 1 st
and 2nd Year students, Element of Grammar and Usage, Introduction to Language Studies,
English Morphology, Introduction to Syntax and English Language in Nigeria to 1 st and 2nd
Year students; performed administrative duties related to the courses taught; supervised Long
Essay Projects of Fourth Year students; performed the duties of course adviser and
counsellor; engaged in research work leading to a Masters and Ph.D degrees; participated in
departmental and faculty meetings; presented papers and attended conferences; assessed
students’ assignments, course works and examinations; served as departmental examination
officer and collaborated with departmental and faculty staff to advance the university
objectives and mission.
Outstanding Achievements: developing strong interpersonal relationship with students,
helping them to reach their full potential and motivating and mentoring them to be
knowledgeable through developing inquiring minds, becoming critical thinkers and reflective
and principled people; represented congregation at senate for five years and served as adviser
on various religious and charity organizations on campus; co-opted as a member of a panel
investigating cases of professional misconduct in the Faculty of Arts; received a
commendation for being the best hostel supervisor.

RESEARCH PAPERS TOWARDS THE FULFILMENT OF AN MA DEGREE IN

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2008-2010
 Personal Diagnostic Plan for Servant Leadership. Final Paper in Leadership and
Empowerment
 Formulation and Design of a Rural Health Centre Project in a Community in
Mbabane with series of assignments that demonstrate the programme planning,
management and marketing- Concept paper, Log frame process and matrix
documentation for the project plan, draft proposal for funding, fund raising strategic
plan, evaluation plan, action plan, Gantt chart and conflict and gender analysis
 Swaziland Population and National Development A Final Research Paper in
Economic Development of Developing Countries
 The Church and Development Work: A Case Study of the Catholic Church in
Swaziland. Final Paper in Theology of Poverty
 Cultural Projects on the Spread of HIV/AIDS in Swaziland Society- The Traditional
Swazi Family and the Young Heroes Organization. Papers in Cross Cultural Skills
and Understanding
 Proposed Evaluation of the Implementation of the Bursary Programme in Waterford
Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa. Final Paper in Applied Research
and Evaluation
 Documentation of Lessons Learned: An Examination of the Category 3 Cyclone
Nargis that struck Myanmar on the 2nd and 3rd of May 2008. Final Paper in Relief and
Mitigation Disasters and Complex Humanitarian Emergencies Course
 Policy Analysis and Statement: Violence Against Children and Women in Swaziland:
A Paper in Public Policy
 “Men for Change”: A Policy Strategy Towards Reducing Violence Against Children
and Women in Swaziland. Final Paper in Public Policy
 An Advocacy Strategic Plan-ALL OUT FOR CHILDREN: Campaign Against
Sexual Abuse of Children in Swaziland. Final Paper in Advocacy and Human Rights
 Kumabhawu Community Health Centre Resource and Vegetable Garden: A Design of
a Community Development Effort: Final Paper in Community Development
THESES, PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PAPERS

2000 Towards an Effective Teaching of English Language in a Bi-/Multi-lingual

Environment, Mimeograph, University of Swaziland Seminar Series,
Kwaluseni.

1998 A Phonetic and Phonemic Evaluation of some Systems of Transcriptions: The

Implications for ESL, Gege: Ogun Studies in English, Ogun State University
Press, Ago-Iwoye .

1998 The Use of Determiners in the Written English of Nigerian Learners, In Dare,
S. (Ed.), Handbook of English Language and Literary Studies, Batapin
Publishers, Ibadan.

1997 Word Formation Processes in English Language, In Odugbemi, O.O.,

Balogun, K.A., Adebanjo, A., and Adedoyin, S.F. (Eds.), Essentials of General
Studies, Centre for Sandwich Programmes, Ogun State University, Ago-
Iwoye, Volume 1, Chapter 9, pp. 125-160.

1996 An Error Analysis of Selected Coreferential Phenomena in Educated Nigerian

English Usage, Doctoral Thesis, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.

1991 Some Errors of Concord and Tense, In Oyegoke, L. (Ed.), Undergraduate Text
on English Language and Literature, Paperback Publishers, Ibadan, pp. 42-58.

1991 Use of Punctuation, In Oyegoke, L. (Ed.), Undergraduate Text on English

Language and Literature, Paperback Publishers, Ibadan, pp. 106-130.

1989 Nigerian English: A Review, 29th Annual Conference of the English Studies
Association of Nigeria, 21-25 March, Ibadan.

1988 The Use of Determiners in English and Yoruba: A Contrastive and Error
Analysis, 9th Annual Conference of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria, 29
July-4 August, Ile-Ife.

1986 The Noun Phrase: A Contrastive and Error Analysis of First Year
Undergraduates of Ogun State University, Master of Arts Thesis, University
of Ibadan.

1984 Verb Phrase in the Written English of Yoruba Learners of English,

Bachelor of Arts Essay, University of Ibadan
REFEREES

1. Professor Lekan Oyegoke

Department of English
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ago –Iwoye, Ogun State
NIGERIA
Tel: (+234) 8033575058 (cell)
E-mail: lekanoyegoke@gmail.com

Dr. Kerry Vincent

Assistant Professor
Department of English and Theatre
Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
CANADA
Tel: (001) 902 585 1281 (work)
E-mail: kerry.vincent@acadiau.ca

3. Mr. Laurence Nodder

Principal
Waterford Kamhlaba
United World College of Southern Africa
P. O. Box 52
Mbabane H100
SWAZILAND
Tel: (+268) 2422 1560 (work) (+268) 2422 0637 (home)
(+268) 7602 1566 (cell)
Fax: (+268) 2422 0088 or 2551 4187
E-mail: principal@waterford.sz, laurencenodder@gmail.com