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 the undergraduate, master’s, and PhD levels through seminars, workshops, tutorials, and other learning situations as assigned by the Chair of the Department from time to time.
- Participate in developing, administering, and marking exam assignments and continuous assessment tests.
- 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 appropriate support services.
- Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.
- Participate in supervising and assisting postgraduate and undergraduate students in their research work.
- Conduct research and produce publications and other research outputs that align with the personal objectives agreed upon in the performance evaluation planning.
- Participate in writing of research proposals and applying for research grants.
- Contribute and participate in developing the department and faculty seminars to share research outcomes and build interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
- Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University-wide working groups or committees as and when requested.
- Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills.
- Maintain proper records of students’ examinations, assignments, and continuous assessment tests and ensure they are keyed to the examination records management system on time.
- Attend departmental, Faculty and University-wide meetings with other staff members.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications And Experience
- An earned PhD in Statistics or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
- At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and progressive teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience.
- A minimum of four (4) high-quality publications in refereed journals since the last promotion to the position of Lecturer.
- Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as Lecturer or equivalent;
- Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
- vi. 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 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, 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 forms.gle/ssAfTiGdEHZwBTcK6 by 4th October 2024..
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Head of Human Capital Management,
KCA University,
P.0. Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
Website: www.kcau.ac.ke
Job Category: Registrar
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Main Campus (Ruaraka)