Lecturer in Performing Arts, Film and Media Studies
Job Objective
To facilitate quality learning
through teaching, administration and academic advisory work and ensure an
outstanding student learning experience.
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and
postgraduate levels through lecturers, seminars, workshops, tutorials and
other learning situations as assigned by the HOD from time to time.
- Participate in the development, administration and marking of
exams, assignments and continuous assessments tests.
- Assist in the development of 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 referring student to support services as
appropriate.
- Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of
high-quality curriculum.
- Participate in supervision and assisting of undergraduate and
post graduate students in their research work.
- Carry out research and produce publications, as well as other
research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the Faculty
Annual Assessment Review (FAAR)
- Contribute and participate in the development in the
departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and
building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
- Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising
and counselling.
- Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University wide
working groups or committee as, when requested to do so;
- Undertake continuous professional development and participate
in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills;
- Maintain proper records of students’ examination, assignments
and continuous assessments tests and ensure they are keyed in examination
records management system in time;
- Attend departmental, Faculty and University–wide meetings
with other staff members;
Qualifications
- An earned PhD Degree in relevant field from an accredited and
recognized university
- At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and
progressive teaching experience at University levelas a Lecturer or six
(6) years research/industry experience
- A minimum of four (4) high quality publications in refereed
journals since the last promotion to the rank of Lecturer
- Registered with a 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, service in
national/international advisory boards etc. will be an added advantage
Other skills &
Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent research skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Time management skills and attention to detail.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who
meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating
current and desired salary, a detailed CV including three referees, academic
and professional certificates, and a
clear copy of your Kenya National ID and iTax certificate via
email to hrjobs@kcau.ac.ke by 4th October, 2023.
