Lecturer - Kiswahili at Kirinyaga University

KyU is located approximately 115 Km North East of Nairobi on Sagana - Embu - Highway. It is the successor to Kirinyaga Technical Institute which was conceived by the people of Kirinyaga way back in 1971 when the former head of state His Excellency the President, Hon. Daniel Arap Moi C.G.H., M.P. (then Vice-president) launched the Harambee Fund Raising Drive ...

 

Lecturer - Kiswahili

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationMBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationKirinyaga
  • Job FieldArt / Crafts / Languages  , Education / Teaching 

KyU/AC/192/11/2024

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations.
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities.
  • Developing research proposals for funding.
  • Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc, in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
  • Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meeting and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • Undertaking administrative duties and other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements;

  • An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university; and be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

OR

  • A Master’s degree in the relevant field from accredited and recognized university (in special cases) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or in research or industry; and
  • A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least ten (10) should be from refereed journal papers; and
  • Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

Method of Application

Terms and conditions of service

  • Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package.
  • Employment will be on Permanent and Pensionable terms.
  • Those with degrees from foreign Universities should attach certificates of equation and recognition of qualifications from Kenya National Qualifications Authority.
  • Applicants must meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution, 2010

Mode of application

Applicants must submit five (5) copies of applications giving details of the educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address. Enclose certified copies of certificates and testimonials giving names and addresses of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and areas of specialization, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and a copy of most recent letter of appointment

Interested applicants should send the applications to the undersigned, quoting the reference number for the job applied for so as to be received on or before 13th January, 2025.
THE VICE CHANCELLOR
KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY
P. O. BOX 143-10300
KERUGOYA

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