Associate Professor- Social Science - Nyeri, Kenya - Karatina University

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Karatina University is a Chartered public university in Kenya. Situated 15km North off Karatina town, the University aspires to be one of the leading institutions of higher learning in Kenya and beyond. We offer quality education that is in tandem with the needs and aspirations of the global village as captured in our Vision, Mission and Core Values.

JOB SUMMARY

Job Requirements for AppointmentMust have an earned Doctorate degree or its academic equivalent.Must have at least four (4) years teaching and research experience since becoming Senior Lecturer at university.Must have at least four (4) articles in refereed journals since appointment as Senior Lecturer.Must have supervised postgraduate degree candidates.Should have attended and contributed at academic conferences, seminars or workshops.Should show evidence of continued research and effective teaching.Should be recognized and registered by relevant professional boards where applicable.Should show evidence of contribution to University life as well as national and international life.Should have attended and contributed at academic conferences, seminars or workshops.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach and assess courses in one's discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate levelSupervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programsSupervise dissertations/theses at the graduate levelDevelop undergraduate and postgraduate coursesInitiate, promote and participate in research projects and publishProvide academic leadership through programme development, mentoring and researchProvide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising.Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS

Humanities, University teaching, Training delivery, Communication, Research planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education