Senior Lecturer, Communication at Co-operative University of Kenya

REF - CUK/AC/SBE/DEE/SL/6/22 (1)

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Must possess an earned PhD in Communication or related field from an accredited or recognized University;
• Must possess at least three (3) years teaching or six (6) years research experience at Lecturer or Research Fellow level respectively with a proven track record of exemplary performance;
• Must have published Three (3) papers in peer refereed journals or three (3) chapters in a scholarly book or one (1) scholarly book since last promotion;
• Must have successfully supervised at least three (3) Masters or One (1) PhD student to completion since last promotion;
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body; and
• Must demonstrate evidence of attracting research funds, development and review of curriculum since last promotion.

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.

In addition, applicants should demonstrate:

• Ability to teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff;
• Ability to design and develop academic programmes and curricula;
• Leadership skills;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work under pressure skills;
• Problem- solving skills;
• Conflict management;
• Supervisory skills.

Remuneration

• Basic Salary per month range: Kshs. 144, 450 – 200, 918/-
• House Allowance per month: Kshs. 58, 972/-