Lecturer in Cyber Security and Forensics (15 Part-Time Positions) at KCA University (KCAU)

Job Description KCA University (KCAU) is a private, non-profit institution, founded in July as Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) to improve the quality of accountancy and financial management training in the country. KCAU is located on Thika Road in Ruaraka, Nairobi, Kenya. The institution also maintains satellite colleges under the School of Professional Programmes in Githunguri, Kericho, Eldoret, Kisumu and Kitengela.JOB OBJECTIVETo facilitate quality learning through teaching, administration and academic advisory work and ensure an outstanding student learning experience.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduatelevels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the CoD from time to time.Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams, assignments and continuous assessments tests.Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, Achievement and attendance.Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and referring student to support services as appropriate.Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high quality curriculum.Participate in supervision and assisting of undergraduate and post graduate students in their research work.Carry out research and produce publications, as well as other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the Faculty Annual Assessment Review (FAAR)Participate in writing of research proposals and applying of research grants.Contribute and participate in the development in the departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.Develop and apply innovative and appropriate learning techniques and material which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students;Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University wide working groups or committee as, when requested to do so;Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills;Maintain proper records of students’ examination, assignments and continuous assessments tests and ensure they are keyed in examination records management system in time;Attend departmental, Faculty and University-wide meetings with other staff members; REQUIREMENTSQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Master’s degree in information security/ information technology/ information systems or related fieldAt least 3 years’ teaching experience Cyber security and forensics at university levelExperience in curriculum development and reviewsPhD Degree in Information Security/ Information Technology/ Information Systems or a relevant field in information technology will be an added advantage.Candidates with a PhD degree should have published at least 2 peer reviewed articles in distinguished academic journals. OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Strong verbal and written communication skillsExcellent presentation skillsExcellent research skillsCritical thinking skillsTime management skills and attention to detail