Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 02 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Job objective
• To facilitate quality learning through teaching, administration, and academic advisory work to ensure an outstanding student learning experience.

Duties and responsibilities:
• Supervise postgraduate students as assigned by the chair of the department (cod)
• Assist in the writing of research and grant proposals.
• Participate in the review of the existing graduate research programs and make recommendations for improvement.
• Participate in the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Participate in peer review of faculty for academic promotion.
• Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the cod from time to time.
• Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests.
• Assist in developing 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 refer them to support services as appropriate.
• Carry out research and produce publications, as well as other research output.
• Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counselling.
• Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills.
• Maintain proper records of students’ examinations, assignments, and continuous assessment tests and ensure they are keyed to the examination records management system on time.
• Attend departmental, faculty and university-wide meetings with other staff members.

Qualifications and experience
• An earned phd in information systems/information technology or in a relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
• Master’s degree in information systems/ information technology or in a relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and progressive teaching experience at the university as a senior lecturer or senior researcher/industry experience or equivalent.
• A minimum of five (5) high-quality publications in refereed journals since last promotion to the position of senior lecturer.
• Supervised a minimum of four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including at least one doctoral student.
• Attracted research or development funds as a senior lecturer/senior research fellow.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Demonstrated evidence of service to the university and community
• Evidence of both national and international contribution through scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars and service in national/international advisory boards will be an added advantage

Other skills and competencies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent research skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Time management skills and attention to detail

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
• Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. 
• interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a detailed cv including three referees, academic & professional certificates and a clear copy of your kenya national id and kra pin certificate via the linked form
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Head of human capital management,
kca university,
p.0. Box 56808-00200,
nairobi, kenya
website: www.kcau.ac.ke 

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