United States International University (USIU) is a Higher
Learning Institution based in Nairobi, Kenya.
USIU is accredited by both the Kenya Government through the Commission for Higher Education (CHE), and by the American Government through the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities - the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
USIU is seeking to recruit qualified candidates to fill in the positions of Lecturer and/or Assistant Professor in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences.
School of Humanities & Social SciencesUSIU is accredited by both the Kenya Government through the Commission for Higher Education (CHE), and by the American Government through the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities - the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
USIU is seeking to recruit qualified candidates to fill in the positions of Lecturer and/or Assistant Professor in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences.
Criminal Justice Program
Lecturer / Assistant Professor
2 Positions
Job Summary:
The successful candidates will be reporting to the Dean Humanities & Social Sciences. The candidate will be expected to teach, conduct research and engage in community service.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach
at undergraduate level in the areas of Policing or Forensics and in any
other courses offered by the Criminal Justice Program.
- Support
and mentor students in their career endeavors.
- Participate
in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are
up-to-date and marketable.
- Participate
in program assessment and reviews.
- Engage
in research in one’s area of expertise.
- Engage
in service to the University, the profession and to the community.
- Perform
any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
Lecturer:
Lecturer:
- At
least a Masters degree in Criminal Justice Studies or in a cognate
discipline from a recognised University
- At
least two (2) years of teaching experience in a University or equivalent
institution of higher learning
- Peer
reviewed (or refereed) publications (journal articles, book chapters etc)
in one’s area of specialization will be an added advantage.
Assistant Professor:
- Must
have a PhD in Criminal Justice Studies or in a cognate discipline from a
recognised University.
- At
least three (3) years teaching experience at the rank of Lecturer or five
(5) years of equivalent professional experience at the University or an
equivalent institution.
- Must
have published at least four (4) papers in peer-referred journal articles
and/or book chapters.
- Evidence
of supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, theses
and/ or dissertations.
Competencies
- Good
computer background
- Good
administrative skills
- Good
communication skills
- Be
self-motivated and highly-disciplined
- Good
listening and mediation skills
Head of Human Resources,
United States International University,
P.O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya.
E-mail: Jobs@usiu.ac.ke; hr@usiu.ac.ke
Web site: www.usiu.ac.ke
USIU is an equal opportunity employer.
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