Lecturer in Special Needs Grade 12 at Pwani University

REF: PU/ADV/05/03/2023

This is a university teaching/research position. The appointment is either on Permanent and Pensionable terms or on a three (3) year renewable performance-based contract, depending on age, citizenship, or any other reason.

REQUIREMENTS

Academic Qualifications

Applicants must have:

An earned PHD or equivalent degree qualification in Special Needs or its equivalent from accredited and recognized University

Experience

The candidate should:

• Be a member of relevant professional bodies
• Have evidence of contribution to University/Research Institution through activities such as participation in Departmental management, students’ academic /research advising, school or University/Institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters
• Demonstrate community involvement (eg. Member of BOG, SMC etc).

Skills

Applicants should demonstrate

• Teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff
• Design and develop academic programmes and curriculum

Publications

• Should have published at least two (2) publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Teaching and learning responsibilities

• Digital and manual processing of examinations to ensure integrity in the grading of students
• Guidance and counseling of students in order to provide psychosocial support to enable them to improve their performance, to instill professional values and encourage confidence to work in the industry
• Administrative work such as consulting with students in order to mentor to create awareness of industry, enhance academic performance and ensure proper career selection
• Use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to deal with sensitive issues concerning students and provide support to foster mental stability required for good performance
• Respond to pedagogical and practical challenges for efficient running of the department and institution
• Regular contact liaison with students to teach and provide support
• Contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues on academic content and on the assessment of students work to ensure quality of teaching