Senior Lecturer - School of Humanities and Development Studies at Laikipia University

VACANCY REF NO. LU/AC/3/02/EA/SNL/SPSC/2026

Reports To: The Chairperson of Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Lecturer will be expected to:

• Lead in curriculum development and review process;
• Develop appropriate learning and teaching materials to ensure effective delivery of the subject matter;
• Participate in the development of research projects to extend knowledge in the relevant subject area;
• Participate in the provision of service to the community and the profession; 
• Participate in the translation and implementation of knowledge into practice;
• Participate in discussion on examination results in departments, schools and senate [where applicable] to ensure effectiveness and general improved performance for each course;
• Provide expertise in the areas of specialization for income generation programs for the university;
• Prepare and delivers course outlines material, content to students;
• Deliver lectures to undergraduates and postgraduate students for knowledge acquisition and the attainment of degrees;
• Conduct continual evaluation of students’ course work to determine effectiveness of delivery of teaching and assess students’ performance;
• Maintain accurate records of students’ attendance, assignments and continuous assessments for accountability and advising students on academic improvement strategy;
• Generate innovation activities and intellectual property in area of specialization;
• Undertake academic consultancies;
• Develop research projects to extend knowledge of the relevant subject area;
• Undertakes publishing in peer-reviewed articles, books and book chapters;
• Assess students’ performance and prepare students’ progress reports to help in decision making in regard to the academic progress of the students in question;
• Conduct academic seminars at departmental and school levels;
• Attend senate [where applicable], school, departmental meetings for proper management of the University.
• Participate in learned conferences, symposia and workshops in the area of specializations;
• Supervise both postgraduate and undergraduate research works;
• Undertake placement and supervision of students on industrial attachment, teaching practice and internship;
• Keep up-to-date with current developments in innovation, research and teaching in the specific subject area;
• Undertake editorial and review tasks in academic journals, books and book chapters;
• Conduct internal moderation of exams;
• Serve as patron to academic clubs/student organizations;
• Participate in ad hoc and statutory university committees; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT:

For appointment to this grade, an applicant MUST have:

• Bachelor Degree and Master’s degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
• Earned Doctorate degree [PhD] or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field;
• Experience: At least three [3] years of continuous teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer of six [6] years research/industry experience
• A minimum of thirty-two [32] publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four [24] should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised post-graduate students [at least 3 Master’s or 1 PhD and 1 Master’s] to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent; and
• Registered with the relevant professional body [where applicable]