Tutorial Fellows, School of Law at Mount Kenya University

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Master’s degree in Law from a recognized/accredited university in the relevant field
• Be registered for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law or equivalent Doctoral degree qualification
• At least two (2) Years experience in teaching at an Academic Institution

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (for special cases outlined on MKU teaching staff appointments and promotions guidelines, 2020);
• Expected to have registered for a Master’s degree qualification in Law;
• Registered with relevant professional body where applicable.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Dean, School of Law

Duties and responsibilities:

• Participate in curriculum development and review.
• Prepare course outline to guide in the effective delivery and coverage of the syllabus.
• Develop learning content to ensure adequate coverage of the course outline.
• Teach Undergraduate, Diploma and Certificate courses.
• Set, invigilate, administer examinations to test the understanding of course content and give progressive report to the Department.
• Supervise students’ projects and attend defence meetings to enable them complete their studies successfully.
• Carry out research, prepare publications and participate in conferences to disseminate knowledge generated.
• Attract funding to the University to support research.
• Facilitate field studies and assess students during attachments/trips/ internships.
• Participate in official University meetings and functions.
• Monitor class attendance sheets to ensure that students sitting for the examinations meet the required lecture attendance of more than four-fifth of all lectures before they can sit for their examinations.
• Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.