Tutorial Fellow - Department of Sociology, Gender, and Development Studies at Kenyatta University

TUTORIAL FELLOW
Reporting to the Chairperson, the job holder will support the Department by performing the following tasks:

• Teaching both Diploma and undergraduate students
• Setting, marking, and processing results for units offered to diploma and undergraduate students.
• Supervising and marking research projects for diploma programmes.
• Supporting departmental work, such as working with senior colleagues and professors in research projects.
• Supporting the departmental examination coordinators in the smooth running of the examination offices.
• Any other work that will help the department achieve its strategic objectives by serving on the Departmental committee.
• Any other work that may be assigned by the Head of the department.

Qualification and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Sociology and/or Gender and Development Studies from a recognized institution.
• Teaching experience at the university level will be an added advantage.
• Applicants must be prepared to pursue a Ph.D. in Sociology and/or Gender and Development Studies.
• Registered or willing to pursue a PhD Degree in Sociology or Gender and Development Studies will be an added advantage

Skills required for the Job:

• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Self-driven and willing to support the departmental academic objectives
• Demonstrate strong commitment to scholarship by collaborating with scholars and members of academic staff at the Department and the University.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills to work with staff and students.
• Have a strong appetite for innovation and creativity to develop solutions to the attendant social issues that affect society.

Other Special Requirements:

• Commitment to complete their doctoral studies within the stipulated time of three (3) years.