Riara
University is the latest innovation in Higher Education in Kenya and we employ
a diversity of talent to support our world-renowned reputation and facilities
for teaching and research.
Due to phenomenal growth and increase in our course offering, we wish to
announce the following vacancies to be filled immediately:School of Computing Sciences
- Head
of Department/Programme Leader
- Full
Time/ Part Time Lecturers
Marketing Department
- Public
Relations and Communications Officer
General Description: Academic
Positions
We
seek applicants who have keen pedagogical insight and broad developmental
knowledge in the named departments.
In
addition, the selected candidate should exhibit a high regard for scholarly
productivity, rigorous research skills, and a strong passion for teaching.
The chosen candidate will be instrumental in helping to shape a robust program of studies and scholarship in collaboration with policy makers, advocates, and stakeholder agencies.
Key responsibilities include:-teaching professional core courses, curriculum development, and assessment; seeking externally funded research projects and grants; supervising undergraduate internships and community service programmes.
Academic / Professional Qualifications
Candidates
should possess:
- An
earned PhD in Computer Science for The Programme Leader,
- At
Least a Masters Degree in Computer Science for the Lecturers.
- At
least three years of full-time teaching at university level.
- Strengths
in curriculum knowledge and instructional best practices are also
preferred.
- Experience
in advising master’s degree candidates for Programme Leader
General Description: PR and
Communications Officer
The
incumbent will be responsible for providing leadership in the formulation and
implementation of Public Relations (PR) and Communications strategies that
would enhance the brand and increase student enrollment.
The
incumbent will also be responsible for looking after the University's social
media footprint.
Academic/ Professional Qualifications
Academic/ Professional Qualifications
- Bachelors
degree in Marketing, Communication or Public Relations with 5 years
relevant experience
- An
advanced degree in the relevant field would be an added advantage
- Proven
interest in digital media and a notable social media footprint
- Flexible,
creative and able to work effectively in a diverse and dynamic environment
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability
to work under pressure in a demanding environment and meet deadlines
- Membership
of a relevant professional body
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their
applications with updated CVs, names and telephone contacts of three
professional referees with copies of academic and professional certificates and
testimonials to recruitment@riarauniversity.ac.ke.
Applications
should be received by close of day Friday 5th September, 2014.
For
more information, visit www.riarauniversity.ac.ke/jobs