Adjunct Faculty – Statistical Genetics at United States International University – USIU Africa

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United States International University – Africa is located in the Kasarani area, off Thika Road in the suburb of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The university is an independent, not-for-profit institution serving students representing 69 nationalities. It offers 24 degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral level, all of which are accredited in Kenya and the United States of America. Job SummaryThe successful candidates will be reporting to the Dean School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the incumbent will be expected to teach, statistical genetics and genetic variability and expression in human populations using statistical approaches.Key Responsibilities Teach undergraduate students in Epidemiology and biostatistics.Teach genetic epidemiology; Basic tools in statistical genetics; Genome wide, Family based, and Population-based associations.Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs and the teaching content are up-to-date and marketable.Participate in program assessment and reviews. RequirementsMinimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience A Bachelor’s degree either in Pharmacy, Medicine, Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology or a related discipline.A Master of Science degree in, Genetics, biostatics or statistical genetics. A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is an added advantage.Previous teaching experience is preferred. Competencies, Personal Attributes & Competencies Excellent computer background;Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined;Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning;Managing ambiguity and emotions;Managing technological change;Excellent communication skills;Excellent listening and mediation skills;Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills;Excellent presentation skills;Excellent research writing skills.