Senior Lecturer - School of Humanities and Development Studies

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Laikipia University is a public Chartered University located 11 kms from Nyahururu Town along Nakuru Nyahururu Road.

JOB SUMMARY

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT:For appointment to this grade, an applicant MUST have:Bachelor Degree and Master’s degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.Earned Doctorate degree [PhD] or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field;Experience: At least three [3] years of continuous teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer of six [6] years research/industry experienceA minimum of thirty-two [32] publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four [24] should be from refereed scholarly journals;Supervised post-graduate students [at least 3 Master’s or 1 PhD and 1 Master’s] to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent; andRegistered with the relevant professional body [where applicable]

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead in curriculum development and review process;Develop appropriate learning and teaching materials to ensure effective delivery of the subject matter;Participate in the development of research projects to extend knowledge in the relevant subject area;Participate in the provision of service to the community and the profession; Participate in the translation and implementation of knowledge into practice;Participate in discussion on examination results in departments, schools and senate [where applicable] to ensure effectiveness and general improved performance for each course;Provide expertise in the areas of specialization for income generation programs for the university;Prepare and delivers course outlines material, content to students;Deliver lectures to undergraduates and postgraduate students for knowledge acquisition and the attainment of degrees;Conduct continual evaluation of students’ course work to determine effectiveness of delivery of teaching and assess students’ performance;Maintain accurate records of students’ attendance, assignments and continuous assessments for accountability and advising students on academic improvement strategy;Generate innovation activities and intellectual property in area of specialization;Undertake academic consultancies;Develop research projects to extend knowledge of the relevant subject area;Undertakes publishing in peer-reviewed articles, books and book chapters;Assess students’ performance and prepare students’ progress reports to help in decision making in regard to the academic progress of the students in question;Conduct academic seminars at departmental and school levels;Attend senate [where applicable], school, departmental meetings for proper management of the University.Participate in learned conferences, symposia and workshops in the area of specializations;Supervise both postgraduate and undergraduate research works;Undertake placement and supervision of students on industrial attachment, teaching practice and internship;Keep up-to-date with current developments in innovation, research and teaching in the specific subject area;Undertake editorial and review tasks in academic journals, books and book chapters;Conduct internal moderation of exams;Serve as patron to academic clubs/student organizations;Participate in ad hoc and statutory university committees; andAny other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS

University teaching, Exam preparation and grading, Training delivery, Research planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education