Senior Lecturer, Counselling Psychology at St. Paul’s University

St. Paul’s University is an ecumenical private chartered university founded in 1903. It is strategically located in the lush Kiambu County along Nairobi-Limuru Route A, 30kms from Nairobi, next to Jumuia Conference and Country Home with other campuses in Nairobi, Nakuru and Machakos. It is in a cool and serene environment that is very conducive for learning.

 

Senior Lecturer, Counselling Psychology

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationPhD/Fellowship
• Experience5 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:-

To facilitate learning and teach academic or vocational subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students through a wide range of delivery methods such as lectures, seminars, practical demonstrations, fieldwork, online/virtual, blended etc. The position holder will be required to set, monitor, assess, invigilate, mark and record students’ coursework and examinations and submit records to relevant office(s) as required. He/she will also carry out clinical/attachment supervisions, supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students’ projects and thesis work as well as undertake a mentoring role by guiding, counseling and generally supporting students in their holistic growth. This is in addition to carrying out and developing research in order to contribute to the wider research and learning activities of the Social Sciences department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/JOB SPECIFICATIONS

TEACHING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

• Teach assigned subjects/courses, which basically involve preparing and delivering lectures, seminars and tutorials.
• Teaching a number of subjects across a range of qualifications, areas of study and levels in regular and special classes
• including organized seminars, workshops, symposiums and other such activities prescribed in the curriculum.
• Develop and implement new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research as well as designing, preparing and developing teaching materials and undertaking appropriate collaborations and networks.
• Lead and take an active part in and/or initiating development of new courses and evaluation of existing ones and their modes of delivery.
• Plan and prepare course outlines, lessons and projects and filing copies of records or reports of such activities/projects with the relevant office(s).
• Set, monitor, assess and mark students’ coursework.
• Set, invigilate, mark and record examinations and submit records to relevant office(s) as required.
• Write students’ progress/evaluation reports and other reports where necessary.
• Supervise students’ research activities, projects and generally plan and organize general support for students as may be necessary.
• Organize work experience, seminars, workshops, students’ placements or workplace assessment as appropriate.
• Lead and contribute to committee/team work to monitor, review and evaluate curriculum. 

RESEARCH, SUPERVISIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

• Undertake research projects, consultations and proposal writings in ways and areas that contribute to the institution’s benefit, rankings and research profile.
• Undertake research projects, consultations and proposal writings in ways and areas that contribute to the institution’s
• benefit, rankings and research profile.
• Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff training activities.
• Facilitate or attend relevant conferences and seminars.
• Write academic papers, initiate academic projects and publish.

ADMINISTRATION

• Perform the role of Counselling programmes academic leader.
• Undertake administrative tasks relating to the department, such as student orientation week, induction programmes and involvement in committees and boards.
• Represent the institution at professional conferences and seminars, and contribute to these as necessary.
• Represent the University at board meetings, education forums, official functions, etc. as may be relevant and when re- quired. 
• Attend and contribute to departmental and University meetings.
• Establish collaborative links outside the university with industrial, commercial and public organizations as required.
• Liaise with relevant educational institutions, professional bodies and academic forums as may be necessary and ap- proved by the university administration.

STUDENT AND GENERAL COMMUNITY LIFE

• Lead and undertake a mentoring role by guiding, counseling and generally supporting Counselling programmes and other students in their holistic growth.
• Work closely with colleagues across the university on administrative and student support matters, community’ worship life, including chapel services
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure quality standards, integrity and nurturing of team spirit.
• Work as the Counselling Programmes team leader.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• PhD degree in Counselling from a recognized university.
• A minimum of five (5) years teaching experience both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, three (3) of which must be at Lecturer level.
• Must have supervised at least three (3) post graduate students to completion since last promotion.
• A minimum of thirty two (32) publication points since last promotion, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from referred scholarly journals.
• Evidence of continuing research activity.
• Registered with the relevant professional body

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Strong leadership skills.
• Attention to detail and quality orientation skills.
• Good analytical skills and reporting skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Team player with strong organizational skills.
   

Method of Application

Interested candidates who meet the stated requirements can submit applications and a duly filled job application form https://www.spu.ac.ke/attachments/Vacancies/Job-Application-Form.pdf via the following address: recruit@spu.ac.ke

All applications should be submitted on or before Monday, 17th February 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.