Lecturer (Criminology) at Maasai Mara University

Ref: MMU/LEC/05/11/2022

Applicants should have the following qualifications;

• A PhD in the relevant area of specialization from a recognized and accredited University in Kenya. 

OR 

• Have a Master’s degree in addition to a first degree from a recognized University plus at least three (3) years of teaching experience at University level.
• At least two (2) publications in refereed journal(s) or four (4) equivalent publication points.
• Be registered with a professional body/organization (where applicable). 
• Show evidence of continued research, attendance and contribution in academic conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Show evidence of effective teaching and active participation in departmental activities.

Job Description 
Reporting to the Head of Department, the main duties will include: 

• Teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students. 
• Articulating the mission of the department and the University. 
• Initiating planning and conducting research. 
• Developing teaching materials. 
• Supervising post graduate students in research activities. 
• Participating in development and preparation of Faculty development plan.
• Attending and participate in seminars/workshops/conferences in relevant fields. 
• Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricular activities in the Department. 
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned or delegated by the Deputy ViceChancellor(A&SA), Dean of School or Chairman of Department from time to time.
• Contributing to research activity in the subject area including determining relevant research objectives and preparing research proposals. 
• Engaging with other researches internally, nationally and internationally to initiate collaborative partnership with other educational institutional.
• Source for internal and external research grants to fund innovative projects by maintaining high quality and cutting-edge research programs.
• Supervising the work of students, including teaching practice, field trips or clinical services where appropriate, provide advice on study skills, and help them with learning problems.
• Setting, marking, and assessing work and examinations and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Giving input in the development of quality assurance framework within the University’s overall framework, including validation and revalidation of courses, student admission and assessment.
• Initiating new and original solutions to problems affecting delivery of courses within own educational program and in accordance with the institutional regulations.
• Preparing, reviewing and updating course content materials for lecturers, lab sessions and seminars through maintaining of course and learner records in accordance to university policy guidelines.