Physics Lecturer at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

(KeMU/ASA/NRG/2/11/2025)

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in Physics or its equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized academic institution.

OR

• Have a Master’s degree Physics from a recognized academic institution
• Have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at University level after obtaining a Master’s degree
• Have a minimum of 24 publications points, of which at least 16 should be from refereed journal papers.
• Strong proficiency in the use of LMS and digital instructional tools.
• Those with a Master’s degree must demonstrate intention to register for a Doctorate degree.
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and teamwork skills
• Should have evidence of contribution to University life through active participation in Departmental and Faculty activities and good quality teaching, attendance of meetings, student academic advising and committee membership

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

• Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations
• Advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students on academic matters
• Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department and the Faculty
• Initiating, planning and conducting research
• Developing teaching and learning materials
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities.
• Developing research proposals for funding
• Participating in conferences related to research and building inter-disciplinary collaboration within and outside the department
• Participating in preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc, in relevant fields
• Participating in administrative, academic and consultancy activities in Department and other organizations
• Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the Department
• Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Chief Officer of the University in accordance with the University Statutes