Professor - Grade XV at Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST)

AC/01/07/23

 Job Purpose

• This position is responsible for teaching and supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate students as well as undertaking research that influences theory and practice in a given field.

Job Description
The Professor responsibilities shall include:-

• Undertaking teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels in area of specialization as allocated by the Chair of the Department;
• Developing learning materials for knowledge dissemination on a variety of platforms;
• Conducting research and producing publications or other research outputs;
• Participating and writing of research winning grant proposals to enhance university research funds;
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research;
• Contributing to the development, planning and implementation of quality curriculums;
• Participating in departmental and School seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building multi-disciplinary collaborations within and outside the department;
• Participating in the development , administration and managing of examinations in the University;
• Participating and providing technical expertise in departmental, School and University wide committees;
• Providing guidance and counselling of students;
• Participating in community outreach activities;
• Assessing students on teaching and industrial attachment;
• Providing mentorship to both students and staff in the Department or School;
• Attending and participating in research conferences and seminars; and
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Chairperson of Department.

Job Specification

Minimum requirements:-

• An earned PhD from a recognized University with four (4) years’ experience since last appointment as Associate Professor;
• Published at least five (5) publications in credible and refereed journals OR two (2) University level books since last appointment;
• Supervised at least six (6) postgraduate students to completion, two (2) of which must be PhDs since last appointment OR a cumulative of fifteen (15) Master students for those in Health Science, Engineering and ICT fields;
• Registered with at least one (1) professional body where applicable;
• Must demonstrate evidence of having attracted Research Funds/Development Funds; and
• Must demonstrate evidence of active community outreach/engagement.