Lecturer – Actuarial Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Engineering/ Mathematical Economics/ Mathematical Finance at Strathmore University

Basic job summary:

This position is responsible for the provision of high quality, learning opportunities which enable undergraduate students to maximize their educational, vocational and personal development potential.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver high quality learning experience for undergraduate students through the preparation of teaching materials, preparation of class methodology or activities and the actual delivery of the curriculum in class.
• Guide undergraduate students in identifying research topics, concept development, proposal development and defense coordination. This will also include assisting in student attachment placement and supervision
• Keep abreast of developments within the academic discipline or professional practice of the Subject area, and to share this knowledge to shape curriculum content, design and delivery.
• Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials meet the defined learning objectives and that they are regularly reviewed for opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure timely student assessment through the preparation, moderation, administration and marking of examinations.
• Ensure that accurate student records, including registers, reports, student assessment and achievement are updated in the Academic Management System.
• Engage in academic research and publishing of papers to ensure attainment of relevant publication points from refereed journal papers
• Provide support for the School’s consultancy initiatives through application of grants and funding, as well as attending, participating and presenting papers in workshops, conferences and professional seminars
• Responsible for administrative duties in their respective schools such as chairing committees, accompanying students for the trips as and when called upon and organizing conferences.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• An earned PhD in relevant field from an accredited and recognized university
• Relevant professional qualification dependent on area of expertise where applicable

Required Experience:

• Relevant working experience

 Competencies and Attributes

• Excellent teaching/lecturing skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to direct and conduct research
• Organized
• Excellent communication skills
• People skills
• Dynamic and innovative
• Team player
• Good supervisory and managerial skill

Closing date: 30 June 2022