Vacancies at Mount Kenya University

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Academic Institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Academic Institution.
• Expected to have registered for a PhD degree in the relevant discipline.
• At least two (2) years teaching experience in an institution of higher learning and demonstrated hands on skills in Object-oriented programming, web development, Artificial intelligence, Mobile applications development, data analytics, cyber security and emerging technologies;
• 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 Postgraduate, 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

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a recognized academic institution.
• Must be registered and licensed with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
• At least 2-3 years of clinical experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Prior experience in clinical instruction, supervision, or mentorship is an added advantage.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; ability to assess and evaluate students; proficiency in clinical procedures and patient care.
• Knowledge of clinical assessment tools, familiarity with university curriculum guidelines, and the ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and academic institutions.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Dean, School of Nursing

Duties and responsibilities:

• Meet with students at the beginning of each trimester to discuss clinical rotation requirements and clearly communicate expectations for the rotations.
• Supervise students to ensure clinical learning objectives are met through clinical teachings and demonstrations.
• Conduct assessment in collaboration with hospital co-assessors and submit assessment tools for documentation and entry marks

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Qualification

Must have:

• PhD degree in Cosmetic Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Academic Institution.
• At least three (3) years of teaching/research experience at the university level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow;

OR

• A Master’s degree qualification Cosmetic Technology or an equivalent qualification from recognized/accredited university (for special cases outlined on MKU teaching staff appointments and promotions guidelines, 2020);
• At least 7 years teaching experience at a university, 4 of which should be as a Lecturer.
• Accumulated at least 32 equivalent publication points as a Lecturer/Research Fellow of which 24 should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion and attracted research funds as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
• Be registered by the relevant Professional Body.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Dean, School of Pharmacy

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach in a specialized and established programme of study to impart knowledge and skills to students by employing a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students for effective learning.
• Develop and review curriculum in line with the current market trends in order to guide in teaching and learning.
• Interpret curriculum in a bid to synthesize the content and disseminate the same to the learners.
• 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.
• Set, moderate, invigilate, administer examinations to test the understanding of course content and give progressive report to the Department.
• Supervise postgraduate projects, dissertations/theses at graduate level and other experiential learning programmes.
• Attend defense meetings for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Participate in conferences, professional bodies events and prepare publications in order to disseminate knowledge generated through research.
• Initiate, promote and participate in research in order to generate new knowledge.
• Establish linkages and networks through collaboration with University and industry stakeholders at local and international levels so as to enhance exchange of ideas and expertise.
• Facilitate field studies for the students to enable them acquire hands on experience.
• Invigilate and assess students during attachments/trips/internships so as to equip them with the technical knowhow for future careers.
• Monitor class attendance sheets to ensure that students sitting for the examinations meet the required lecture attendance before they can sit for their examinations.
• Prepare list of items required to be procured with their specification for use during teaching, practicals and research.
• Present examination results to the Departmental board of examiners.
• Be an academic adviser and mentor to students and staff.
• Develop fundable research proposals to attract funding, solve societal problems and expand knowledge through academic publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time