South Eastern Kenya University has vacancies in the following Divisions:-
LECTURER GRADE 6A (FORMERLY
GRADE 12A) IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS-
REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/3/2/2023 (1 POST)
Terms of Employment
The successful candidates
will be engaged on Permanent and Pensionable terms
Responsibilities
The central role of the
Lecturers is teaching & Supervision, research& innovation, and
Community Outreach. The key duties and responsibilities entail:
- Lecturing
in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
- Coordinating
course projects and practical work;
- Preparing
teaching/learning materials;
- Setting,
invigilating and marking examinations/assignments;
- Carrying
out research work in relevant field or specialization;
- Preparing
students progress reports;
- Developing
proposals for research funding;
- Writing
journal articles and books;
- Presenting
academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
- Developing
and reviewing academic programmes/curricula; and
- Supervising
Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students.
- Undertake
consultancies with local and international organizations within areas of
expertise to enhance the image of the University;
- Establish
collaborative linkages and networks through communication, collaboration
and participation for resource mobilization for the University;
- Present
research findings and innovations to international conferences in order to
increase the visibility of the University and to influence international
policy environment for improvement of life;
- Engage
with local and international stakeholders to establish linkages and
networks in order to work together for the betterment of communities in
various ways such as research and innovations;
- Execute
budgets for student field trips for academic exposure and the application
of theory;
- Control
and manage research budgets to ensure accountability of allocated funds.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZATION: ECONOMICS
For appointment to this
position the candidate must:
- Have
an earned PhD in Economics or equivalent degree qualification in the
relevant field from an accredited and recognized University;
- Demonstrate
competency in economic theory and quantitative methods as well as applied courses
in Economics; with these areas of study constituting the coursework
component of the postgraduate studies.
- Be
registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where
applicable).
- Satisfy
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership
and Integrity.
How to Apply
All applications should be
clearly marked with the reference number of the advertised position and
submitted as follows:
- Interested
applicants should send SIX (6) HARD COPIES of certificates, testimonials
and application giving details of educational and professional
qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary,
applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address to the address below,
quoting the relevant reference number:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Administration and Human
Resource Management
South Eastern Kenya
University
P.O. BOX 170-90200,
KITUI.
- All
applications should be sent to the above address by Tuesday, 5th April,
2023.
- Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- SEKU
is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates and persons living
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
