Senior Lecturer at Riara University

Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching is central to the role of Academic Staff:

• The post holder will be expected to oversee the growth of the Global & Language Studies Centre as the regional hub for foreign languages and diplomatic practice;
• He/she will offer leadership in developing demand driven course materials and supervision of teaching and assessment of foreign languages and mainstream international relations and diplomacy courses;
• Work closely with the dean, and team members to develop and enhance delivery of curriculum through blended learning (face-to-face and online learning platforms);
• He/she will carry the teaching load which reflects workload equity across all staff and be involved in at least some of the large classes and in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students;
• Deliver instructor led sessions, monitor student progress during training, provide support and advice to enable the students to gain competence in the units taught;
• Assist the School in identifying, developing and rolling out marketing strategies and activities for the foreign languages;
• Actively monitor and respond to the department’s curriculum development initiatives at international, regional and local levels. Research and scholarship:
• Harness his/her own capacity and that of other staff members for conducting research aimed at producing cutting edge publications in peer reviewed journals, book chapters and books;
• Forge partnership with universities and other relevant stakeholders to design, and deliver on regional and global scholarly conferences;
• Provide guidance and assistance to students and junior staff in developing their capacity for teaching and research;
• Assist in identifying research and scholarship opportunities and actively participate in development of proposals, and funding concept notes;
• Develop partnerships for securing social and monetary resources to conduct research in his/her field of specialization;
• Guide and supervise both undergraduate and post-graduate students in project papers and research;
• Foster the culture of research within the school and expose junior staff to useful networks inside and outside the university. Community Service:
• Contribute to mentorship and supervision of students undergoing internship and community service;
• Identify opportunities for students to participate, including students’ led workshops, seminars and competitions;
• Assist in organizing and guiding students to participate in community service, and similar platforms that enhance student’s life-long learning andprofessional development;
• Contribute to the University’s vision by forging close working relationship with colleagues and staff at large.

Minimum Qualifications

1. PhD in international relations, or subjects related to global studies, political science, and peace and conflict studies or as appropriate to the discipline of international relations and diplomacy.
2. Should be able to meet the requirements for the position as per the Harmonized
3. Criteria and Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Academic Staff in Universities in Kenya (including the number of publications), which can be found on the Commission for University Education’s Website
4. Creative and innovative team player.
5. A confident individual with proven ability to develop and manage public and private sector linkages and partnerships.
6. Expert knowledge in their field as well as relevant experience and the ability to teach, using a variety of student-based learning approaches, on a range of academic and professional programs.
7. Ability to plan and organize public lectures, workshops, and conferences.
8. A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
9. Action oriented person with excellent writing and editorial skills as well as a proven track record of effective administration and research experience.