Lecturer, Information Literacy at Co-operative University of Kenya

Lecturer, Information Literacy-CUK/AC/ADJ/SCCD/DCEM/LECT/INFOR LITERACY/3/22 (1)

REQUIREMENTS- ADJUNCT LECTURER, INFORMATION LITERACY

• Applicants should hold a PhD or a masters degree in a relevant area and possess vast teaching or industry experience at undergraduate/ postgraduate levels.
• Applicants must have served as a Lecturer or equivalent industry experience in a university or institution recognized by the Senate of CUK.

Duties and responsibilities for academic positions:

• Teaching undergraduate students and or postgraduate (in writing good academic proposal and publications) and supervise students research;
• Preparing learning and teaching materials to enable better delivery of content and achievement of the objectives of the course;
• Delivering the course content to students through lectures ensuring that they follow the curriculum objectives;
• Evaluating the delivery models and make appropriate improvements to ensure quality teaching and learning;
• Setting, moderating, invigilating and marking exams in order to gauge the effectiveness of teaching and learning;
• Carrying out a needs assessment for curriculum; identify the content gaps in order to produce competent graduates;
• Developing and reviewing the curriculum and ensure that it complies with the
• Commission for University Education guidelines and that is relevant to the job market and the standing of the University;
• Carrying out research in their areas of specialization by writing grant proposals, publishing and disseminating research results to create and enhance knowledge;
• Disseminating research result through publications, conferences, workshops to make knowledge accessible to the public;
• Managing research grants and project, prepare budgets for the respective funds, and ensure good and appropriate use of the same;
• Developing work plans and timelines to ensure the objectives of the research are well achieved;
• Preparation of reports as required by funding agencies e.g. financial reports and research output;
• Provision of consultancy services with key stakeholders in areas of expertise for improved social-economic development;
• Creating, maintaining and expanding linkages with both local and international through networking to improve individual and institutional visibility;
• Serving as an expert in local and international committees and panels ensuring appropriate dissemination of knowledge;
• Participation in the University open day, field day, exhibition for the enhancements of the image of the University.