Lecturer Grade MAC 12 - Dept. of Film and Animation at Multimedia University of Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Management of students and learning facilities for effective content delivery.
• Supervise examination process.
• Ensure Supervision of research projects.
• Ensure implementation of innovations.
• Ensure performance measures are applied appropriately to monitor student progress.
• Prepare teaching/learning materials and course outlines.
• Prepare teaching and examination timetables.
• Teach units/courses in one’s subject area in accordance with the syllabus.
• Supervise research projects.
• Setting Assignments/CATs/Examinations.
• Supervise examinations.
• Moderate examination drafts and results.
• Mark Reports/Assignments/CATs/Examinations.
• Compile marks with the intention of grading the students.
• Assess project reports.
• Offer tutorials to undergraduate students.
• Participate in moderation of examination drafts and results.
• Supervise students’ industrial attachment.
• Participate in development, review and evaluation of curricula.
• Carry out research work under guidance of a faculty supervisor.
• Organize industrial and academic field trips.
• Inspire students to innovate.
• Attend defense meeting in order to evaluate the quality of work done and critique.
• Advise students on career and academic advancement.
• Mentor Students.
• Prepare and publish papers to form basis for further knowledge.
• Attend conferences in order to share and disseminate knowledge, establish linkages, networks for collaborations and to update oneself and keep abreast with latest trends.
• Write books as sources of reference materials.
• Conduct practical in laboratories, workshops, studios and outdoor to complement theory work.
• Conduct community outreach in identified areas of expertise.
• Serve in various University committees on appointment.
• Peer review process to raise each other’s’ standards.
• Participate in departmental meetings to facilitate smooth running of the departments.
• Participate in the budgeting process to guide the expenditure and effective use of resources.
• Develop proposals to attract research funds/grants.
• Participate in the development of University policies and strategies.
• Participate in thesis examination panel.
• Collaborate with industry and universities on research liaison and academic matters.
• Guide in registration of new innovations and inventions for the benefit of the University.
• Organizing conferences to disseminate information to the community.
• Carry out consultancy services to improve professionalism and generate income for the University.
• Organizing training workshops to build competence and skills.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• PhD degree qualification or a Master’s degree qualification in special cases; in animation/graphic design from a recognized/accredited university.
• Served in the grade of Tutorial/Junior Research Fellow or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• A minimum of 24 publication/productions points, of which sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers.
• Been registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable).
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.