Professor Grade 15, (Hospitality Management)

JOB SUMMARY

REF: MMARA-U/PROF-HM/JUNE/01/2026 - PROFESSOR (HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT), GRADE 15 - 1 POSTJob SpecificationsFor appointment to this position an applicant must have:PhD or its academic equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized and accredited University;At least three (3) years of teaching and research since being appointed Associate Professor;At least five (5) articles in refereed journals (ten (10) equivalent publication points) since attaining Associate Professorship;Supervised at least six (6) postgraduate students to completion, two (2) of whom must beDoctoral students;Attracted research funds since attaining Associate Professorship;Evidence of membership of professional societies;Evidence of continued research and effective teaching;Recognized and registered/ have potential to be registered by relevant professional boards;Evidence of contribution to University life as well as national and international life;Evidence of academic leadership in his/her area of specialization;Demonstrable experience in networking, fundraising and resource mobilization;Meet requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.Job DescriptionReporting to the head of department, the main duties will include:Providing academic leadership to members of lower academic grades, this being a supervisory role;Training undergraduate and graduate students;Developing and planning new programmes e.g. Diploma and Degrees;Carrying out supervision of projects/research by students;Coordinating preparation, conducting, and marking examinations for undergraduate and graduate students;Participate in development and preparation of Faculty Development Plan;May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Vice-Chancellor, Dean of Faculty or Chairman of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.Application Guidelines for the advertised vacanciesApplicants are advised to adhere to the following guidelines when submitting their applications:Applicants must attach five (5) applications for employment, copies of all supporting documents including academic and professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials and where applicable evidence of publications, awards, professional memberships, grants, conference papers, workshops/trainings, supervision, linkages and community service, leadership and management roles; and any other relevant credentials.Applicants are required to give names, addresses and contacts of three (3) referees.Clearly indicate the Job Reference Number and the position applied for on the envelope containing the application documents.Detailed information on the Advertised position including the duties, responsibilities and minimum requirements may be obtained from the University website:Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present original documents.Applications for the positions should reach the Vice-Chancellor on the address indicated below

REQUIRED SKILLS

Teaching, Classroom control and authority, Educational testing, Exam preparation and grading

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education