Vacancies at Mount Kenya University

Qualificaton

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology from a recognized/accredited university.
• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology or related field from a recognized/accredited university.
• At least two (2) years teaching experience;
• Be registered/ registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree qualification;
• Be registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable)

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Deputy Director, Academic & Research Affairs

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 defense 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.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in Strategic Management from a recognized/accredited university;
• A Master's Degree in Strategic Management from a recognized/accredited university;
• A Bachelor's Degree in Business related field i.e., Strategic Management, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship etc.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience at university level and demonstrated hands on skills in software development and databases;
• At least 24 publication points of which 16 should be from refereed scholarly journals
• Be registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable)

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Deputy Director, Academic & Research Affairs

Duties and responsibilities:

• Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
• Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
• Examination Setting, Administration & Marking.
• Deliver high-quality learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students through the preparation of teaching materials, the preparation of class methodology or activities, and the actual delivery of the curriculum in class.
• Keep abreast of developments within the academic discipline or professional practice of the Subject area, and share this knowledge to shape curriculum content, design, and delivery.
• Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials meet the defined learning objectives and that they are regularly reviewed for opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure timely student assessment through the preparation, moderation, administration and marking of examinations.
• Guide students at undergraduate and graduate level in identifying research topics, concept development, proposal development and supervision.
• Ensure that accurate student records, including registers, reports, student assessment and achievement are updated in the Academic Management System.
• Identify sources of funding through grant writing to advance research portfolio at the school.
• Engage in publishing papers as well as attending, participating, presenting papers in workshops, conferences and professional seminars.
• Collaborate with other researchers internally, nationally and internationally, for purposes of establishing research linkages and contribute to attainment of the school’s research objectives.
• Responsible for administrative duties when called for including at not limited to leadership of academic programmes, membership of different committees, or being part of the management of the school.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

 Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area of specialization.
• 2 years’ experience in Grade 7 at MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

OR

• Higher National Diploma in relevant area of specialization
• 3 years’ experience in Grade 7 at MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

OR

• Diploma in relevant area of specialization.
• 5 years’ experience in Grade 7 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Director Meru Campus

•  Centre Coordinator, Kisii ODEL Centre

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of administrative functions of the department.
• Take minutes in various university committees.
• Any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor