Senior Lecturer in Finance at KCA University (KCAU)

JOB OBJECTIVE

• The job holder will be responsible for facilitating quality learning through teaching, administration and academic advisory work and ensuring an outstanding student learning experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the CoD from time to time.
• Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests.
• Assist in developing learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Provide advice, guidance, and feedback to students to support their academic progress and refer them to relevant support services as needed.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.
• Participate in writing research proposals and applying for research grants.
• Contribute and participate in the development of departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counselling.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University-wide working groups or committees as and when requested to do so.
• Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills.
• Maintain proper records of students’ examinations, assignments, and continuous assessment tests, and ensure they are keyed into the examination records management system on time.
• Attend departmental, Faculty and University-wide meetings with other staff members.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• An earned PhD in Finance or related field from an accredited and recognised university.
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and progressive teaching experience at the university as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience.
• A minimum of four (4) high-quality publications in refereed journals since last promotion to the position of Lecturer.
• Supervised a minimum of three (3) postgraduate students to completion as Lecturer or equivalent.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Demonstrated evidence of service to the university and community.
• Evidence of both national and international contributions through scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars, and service on national/international advisory boards will be an added advantage.

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent research skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Time management skills and attention to detail.