Senior Lecturer Job in Kenya

Job Title: Senior Lecturer

Job Summary:

To carry out research, teach, supervise students’ projects/theses/ dissertations and undertake community service.

Reporting:

The job holder reports to the HOD

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To work with HODs to identify and select courses which he or she is qualified and competent to teach during a semester/trimester;
  • To submit to the HOD new / revised course outlines for units allocated at least two weeks prior to commencement of a semester;
  • To ensure regular and punctual attendance of classes and ensure the same with students;
  • To ensure that quality continuous assessment of students takes place and feedback promptly given to the students;
  • To ensure that examination drafts are prepared in good time for moderation and that you also proofread these examinations timely;
  • To ensure that examinations are marked and results are returned in good time for moderation by the DEB and FEB;
  • To participate in meetings to moderate examinations results;
  •  To be available for students and staff for office consultation. Office consultation hours must be prominently displayed on his or her office door and strictly adhered to;
  • To ensure nomination/election of students class representatives and submission of their names to the HOD;
  •  To ensure regular review of his or her courses in conformity with quality assurance reports and emerging international best practice;
  • To prepare and submit programme of personal growth and development to the HOD on semester basis;
  • To attend and effectively participate in the following meetings:
  • DAB/DEB
  • FAB/FEB
  • Student assemblies.
  • Any ad hoc Meetings called by the Department, Faculty and University.
  • To actively participate in internal and external seminars and present reports of research activities in the seminars;
  • To work out library needs (journals, books and cases) for his or her course units and submit them to the HOD and likewise to solicit donation of books to the library;
  •  To actively participate in Department/Faculty/ University community service  activities;
  • To consult with the HODs on all issues where clarity is considered lacking and/or a matter may not be clear to him or her;
  • Strictly observe the policies of the Faculty and/or University in line with the University vision, mission and strategic direction;
  • To uphold the good image of the Faculty and the University in the manner in which he or she carries out his or her duties;
  • To be committed to continuous improvement of the Department and Faculty. He or she shall not engage in remunerative external activities without express requisite authority of University Management;
  • To perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Dean, HOD and University Management.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
  • PhD in applied mathematics or equivalent academic doctoral degree;
  • Must have published 3 articles in refereed journals, or the equivalent, since promotion to lecturer;
  • Must have made at least two (2) presentations at National or  International Conferences;
  • Positive evaluation of publications by two professional peers within CUEA;
  • Should have 3 years university teaching experience since promotion to lecturer;
  • Supervision of 4 master’s theses since promotion to lecturer;
  • Evidence of community service, including academic leadership;
  • Must be a mature person with high degree of integrity and moral standards;
  • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Must be able to work with minimum supervision;
  • Ready to work with students.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com before end of day 24 August 2013.


Only short listed candidates will be contacted