Job Objective
- To facilitate quality teaching, research,
innovations, and linkages in the School of Technology and to align the
University’s strategic plans with the direction of Software Development
practice.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide leadership to ensure the highest
levels of quality, integrity and ethics in all research undertaken in the
Department and create a dynamic and forward-looking research environment
for both staff and students.
- Write research proposals for grants to
solve societal problems and expand knowledge through academic publications
in internationally recognized journals.
- Carry out research and produce
publications, as well as other research output.
- Provide leadership in setting up linkages
with the industry through Guest lecturers/talks/ meetings and developing
relationships with targeted companies, alumni contacts, government
agencies and other potential clients.
- Assist in formulating policies in the
school of technology to guide the execution of day-to-day tasks in the
various disciplines.
- Contribute to the necessary evaluation
and monitoring procedures to ensure both compliance and improvement in
teaching, research and management of all resources.
- Undertake continuous professional
development and participate in staff development and training activities
to update and enhance skills;
- Participate in developing, reviewing,
planning, and implementing a high-quality curriculum for both
undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Supervise Postgraduate students as
assigned by the Chair of the Department
- Teach and facilitate learning at both
undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars,
workshops, tutorials and other learning situations in Software Development
as assigned by the COD from time to time.
- Maintain proper records of students’
examinations, assignments, and continuous assessment tests and ensure they
are keyed to the examination records management system on time.
- Participate in Peer Review of Faculty for
Academic Promotion.
- Attend departmental, Faculty and
University-wide meetings with other staff members.
- 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.
Qualifications And Experience
- An earned PhD in Information Systems/
Information Technology or in a relevant field from an accredited and
recognized university.
- Masters 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 as an Associate Professor or
equivalent.
- A minimum of six (6) high-quality
publications in refereed journals since last promotion to the position of
Associate Professor.
- Supervised a minimum of five (5)
postgraduate students to completion, including at least two (2) at the
doctoral level;
- Attracted research or development funds
as an Associate Professor or equivalent
- 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
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
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 & professional certificates and a clear copy
of your Kenya National ID and KRA PIN certificate via the
linked form KCA University (KCAU) on
docs.google.com