Associate Professor in Marketing (Internal Advert) at KCA University (KCAU)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lecturers, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the HOD from time to time.
• Participate in the development, administration, and marking of 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 refer students to support services as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
• Participate in supervision and assisting of undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research work.
• Carry out research and produce publications, as well as other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the Faculty Annual Assessment Review (FAAR)
• Participate in the writing of research proposals and applying of research grants.
• Contribute and participate in the development in the departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building 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 as, 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 assessments tests and ensure they are keyed in the examination records management system in time;
• Attend departmental, Faculty and University-wide meetings with other staff members;

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• PhD Degree in Marketing from an accredited and recognized university
• At least three (3) years’ teaching experience at University level as a Senior Lecturer
• A minimum of five (5) high quality publications in refereed journals since the last promotion to the rank of Senior Lecturer
• Supervised a minimum of four (4) post-graduate students to completion including at least one doctoral student;
• Other requirements as stipulated in the KCA University Policy on appointment and promotion of Academic Staff

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