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LECTURER IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION SYSTEMS (20 PART-TIME POSITIONS)

Careers

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 both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the HOD from time to time.
  • Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests.
  • Assist in the development of 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 referring student to support services as appropriate.
  • Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.
  • Participate in the supervision and assisting of undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research work.
  • Carry out research and produce relevant publications, as well as other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the Annual work plan.
  • Participate in writing research proposals and applying for research grants.
  • Contribute and participate in developing departmental and faculty seminars to share research outcomes and build interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counselling.
  • Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University-wide working groups or committees when requested to do so.
  • 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 in the examination records management system on time.
  • Attend departmental, Faculty and University-wide meetings with other staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s degree in Information Technology/ Information Systems or related field
  • PhD Degree in Information Security / Information Systems or a relevant field in information technology will be an added advantage.
  • At least 3 years of teaching experience in Software development at the university level.
  • Should have published at least 2 peer-reviewed articles in distinguished academic journals
  • Candidates who have attained the Academic Rank of a Senior Lecturer have an added advantage
  • Experience in curriculum development and reviews

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 forms.gle/S97nnFHaogA8PdJS8 by 10th May 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