Vacancy title:
Assistant Lecturer, Law
Jobs at:
The Co-operative University of KenyaDeadline of this Job:
11 April 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
GRADE 11, Ref CUK/AA/DCAM-L/AL/3/22(1)
Remuneration
Basic Salary per month: Kshs. (97, 842 – 139,915)
House Allowance per month: Kshs. (51, 601)
Qualifications
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
• Must possess an earned Masters and Bachelors Degree in Law;
• Must be registrable for a PhD;
• Possession of the following requirements will be an added advantage;
o Diploma from the Kenya School of Law (KSL);
o Experience as a member of faculty of industry practice; and
o Membership in a relevant professional body.
In addition, applicants should demonstrate:
• Ability to teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff;
• Ability to design and Develop academic programmes and curricula;
• Leadership skills;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work under pressure skills;
• Problem- solving skills;
• Conflict management;
• Supervisory skills.
Duties and responsibilities for academic positions:
• Teaching undergraduate students and or postgraduate (in writing good academic proposal and publications) and supervise students research;
• Preparing learning and teaching materials to enable better delivery of content and achievement of the objectives of the course;
• Delivering the course content to students through lectures ensuring that they follow the curriculum objectives;
• Evaluating the delivery models and make appropriate improvements to ensure quality teaching and learning;
• Setting, moderating, invigilating and marking exams in order to gauge the effectiveness of teaching and learning;
• Carrying out a needs assessment for curriculum; identify the content gaps in order to produce competent graduates;
• Developing and reviewing the curriculum and ensure that it complies with the Commission for University Education guidelines and that is relevant to the job market and the standing of the University;
• Carrying out research in their areas of specialization by writing grant proposals, publishing and disseminating research results to create and enhance knowledge;
• Disseminating research result through publications, conferences, workshops to make knowledge accessible to the public;
• Managing research grants and project, prepare budgets for the respective funds, and ensure good and appropriate use of the same;
• Developing work plans and timelines to ensure the objectives of the research are well achieved;
• Preparation of reports as required by funding agencies e.g. financial reports and research output;
• Provision of consultancy services with key stakeholders in areas of expertise for improved social-economic development;
• Creating, maintaining and expanding linkages with both local and international through networking to improve individual and institutional visibility;
• Serving as an expert in local and international committees and panels ensuring appropriate dissemination of knowledge;
• Participation in the University open day, field day, exhibition for the enhancements of the image of the University.
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Job application procedure
Applicants should:
i. Visit the University website: www.cuk.ac.ke on the footer under the IMPORTANT LINKS section, CLICK on ONLINE RECRUITMENT PORTAL ( https://staffportal.cuk.ac.ke/japp/), log in and fill the application form, attach testimonials then submit the online application;
ii. Submit three (3) hard copies of the letter of application, certificates, testimonials, and updated curriculum vitae to include full details of education, professional qualifications, experience, membership with professional bodies present salary, names, and addresses of three referees;
iii. For academic positions, please attach:
• Evidence of publications;
• Evidence of supervision of postgraduate students;
• Evidence of curricula developed;
• Evidence research funds attracted.
iv. Clearly indicate the position and the reference number on the application letter and on the envelope which should be addressed to:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, FPA,
The Co-operative University of Kenya,
P.O Box 24814-00502.
Karen, Nairobi, Kenya.
v. Recommendations from at least three (3) referees should be sent separately to the address above on or before Monday, 11th April 2022, at 12 noon;
vi. All applications must be received by Monday, 11th April 2022, at 12 noon. Applications received later than this period will not be considered;
vii. Candidates with academic qualifications obtained from foreign Universities will be expected to undertake recognition and equation of their certificates from the Commission of University Education (CUE).
Note: The Co-operative University of Kenya is an Equal opportunity employer; Female applicants, persons with disabilities, and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacte
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