Senior Lecturer, Sociology at Multimedia University of Kenya

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY

Grade MAC 13

Ref:MMU/EA/01/04/2018

Applicants for the position of Senior Lecturer – Grade MAC 13 MUST be holders of the following qualifications, relevant work experience and publications as indicated below:-

• Must have PhD in Sociology from a recognized/accredited University having studied Sociology at undergraduate and Master’s level;
• Served in the grade of Lecturer/Research Fellow or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years or six (6) years research/industry experience;
• A minimum of thirty two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent twenty four (24) of which should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion;
• Certificate in Computer Application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Lecturing specific units of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• Participating in review and preparation of training courses, programmes and schemes of work;
• Assessing student’s performance and preparing students progress reports;
• Carrying out research work in relevant field or specialization; and
• Assisting in conducting seminars/workshops or symposia and coordinate courses.
• Coordinating of course, project and practical work;
• Preparing teaching/learning materials;
• Setting and marking examination/assignments;
• Maintaining discipline in lecture rooms/halls;
• Developing proposals to attract research grants.
• Writing journal articles and books;
• Presenting academic papers in seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Peer-reviewing of publications to in academic journals;
• Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula;
• Supervising Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students.
• Develop linkages and collaborations for student exchange programs; and
• Undertaking consultancy services.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

The above positions carry competitive remuneration packages which include among others, basic salary, medical cover, house, transport and leave allowances.