Lecturer Grade 6A (Formerly Grade 12A) (Marketing) Department of Economics, School of Business and Economics at South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU)

REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/3/2/2023

Job Specifications

The central role of the Lecturers is teaching & Supervision, reearch& innovation, and Community Outreach. The key duties and responsibilities entail:

1. Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
2. Coordinating course projects and practical work;
3. Preparing teaching/learning materials;
4. Setting, invigilating and marking examinations/assignments;
5. Carrying out research work in relevant field or specialization;
6. Preparing students progress reports;
7. Developing proposals for research funding;
8. Writing journal articles and books;
9. Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
10. Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula; and
11. Supervising Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students.
12. Undertake consultancies with local and international organizations within areas of expertise to enhance the image of the University;
13. Establish collaborative linkages and networks through communication, collaboration and participation for resource mobilization for the University;
14. Present research findings and innovations to international conferences in order to increase the visibility of the University and to influence international policy environment for improvement of life;
15. Engage with local and international stakeholders to establish linkages and networks in order to work together for the betterment of communities in various ways such as research and innovations;
16. Execute budgets for student field trips for academic exposure and the application of theory;
17. Control and manage research budgets to ensure accountability of allocated funds

For appointment to this position the candidate must:

1. Have an earned PhD in Meteorology or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University;
2. Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
3. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

Requirements for appointment.

For appointment to this position the candidate must:

1. Have an earned PhD in Economics or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University;
2. Demonstrate competency in economic theory and quantitative methods as well as applied courses in Economics; with these areas of study constituting the coursework component of the postgraduate studies.
3. Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
4. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.