Spanish Lecturer at Strathmore University

Basic job summary:

This position is responsible for the provision of high quality, relevant learning opportunities which enable students to maximize their educational, vocational and personal development potential.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities, including tutorials directed towards the delivery of subjects at undergraduate level. Assist in preparing course outlines and maintaining records to monitor student progress.
• Keep abreast with developments within the academic discipline or professional practice, and to share this knowledge to shape curriculum content, design of learning materials and delivery methods in line with the University’s standards.
• Ensure timely student assessment through the preparation, moderation, administration and marking of examinations.
• Guide undergraduate students in identifying research topics, concept development, proposal development and defense coordination. This will also include assisting in student attachment placement and supervision.
• Ensure that accurate student records, including registers, reports, student assessment and achievement are updated in the Academic Management System.
• Organize and accompany students in their academic trips as well as oversee students’ co-curricular activities
• Participate in the continuous assessment process, using a variety of methods and techniques and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
• Conduct student practice sessions, discussion sessions, review sessions and similar activities.
• Contribute to the school’s programs through participation in activities such as serving in committees, revising curricula, teaching materials and reading lists, and taking on other administrative roles as may be required by the School’s Management Committee. Undertake limited administrative duties as requested by the Head of Department.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• An MA or an equivalent master’s degree.
• Spanish certificate proficiency; Level C1 and above with native or near-native proficiency

Experience:

• Teaching experience at university level
• Related industry experience

Competencies and Attributes:

• High levels of competence and dedication
• Reliability
• Has self-initiative
• Ability to meet deadlines