Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 03 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Purpose of the Job:
Contribute to the scholarship and intellectual life of the University by teaching, conducting research, and mentoring students in line with the University guidelines.

Working Conditions:
• Hybrid teaching (online and face-to-face classes): Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.
• Earned Ph.D in in journalism and media studies or related area from an accredited University.
• At least three (3) years’ teaching experience at university level (both online and face-to-face) or in research/industry.
• Demonstration of teaching abilities in specific areas of Radio Production, Programme Scripting, Digital and Analog Studio Operations, and General Broadcast Journalism Practice Journalism and Media concepts, as well as reporting and writing for media for a range of platforms: Print Media, Digital Media, Editing, Publishing, and Design, Photojournalism, Creative Graphics, and Advertising Specialized Journalism Fields including Data Journalism.
• A minimum of 24 publication points, at least 16 points of which should be from refereed journal papers.
• Evidence of active participation in school/departmental activities or demonstrated leadership in university activities.
• Membership in relevant professional bodies.
• Evidence of ability to attract research funding is an added advantage.

Responsibilities:
• Training students in line with schemes, policies, processes, and procedures of the university.
• Researching to enhance the scholarship, visibility, and intellectual contribution of the University.
• Curriculum and programme development and review.
• Mentoring and nurturing students academically and spiritually.
• Mobilizing resources and building linkages with industry.
• Implementing best practices in teaching, training and research for improved performance and achievements.
• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired university plans and culture.
• Ensuring consistent Christian behaviour in line with the university’s vision.
• Implementing best practices in teaching, training, and research.
• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired University plans and culture.
• Ensuring consistent Christian behavior in line with the institution’s vision.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Background Screening:
Daystar University conducts background screenings on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background Screenings.

Application Process
Those interested in this challenging and rewarding position should submit their applications addressed to the Vice Chancellor and attached a detailed curriculum vitae with names and contacts of 3 referees addressed to the recruitment portal link below on or before: 20th May 2024
All applications should be sent through https://recruitment.daystar.ac.ke/job/vacancies. OR email to recruitment@daystar.ac.ke Hard copies will not be considered.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Daystar University is an equal opportunity employer.



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