Vacancies at Mount Kenya University

Education, Skill and Experience

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area of specialization from a recognized/accredited university;   

                       OR

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline (for special cases outlined on MKU teaching staff appointments and promotions guidelines, 2020) with 3 years teaching/industry/research experience;
• Expected to have registered for a PhD degree in the relevant discipline.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience at university level;
• 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
Duties and responsibilities:

• Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
• Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
• Examination Setting, Administration & Marking.In addition, dtxingthe interview, they will bercquiiedto submit theit academic
• certificates aathenticated by Issuing Instifutions to the Boatd. :
• Chapter 6 requirements will onlybe required from successfulcandidates upon offer ofjob andnot
• atthe apphcalton stage

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Qualifications (Education, Skills and Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in specialized in Journalism, mass media and related fields
• Specialization in electronic media 0r broadcast journalism of media production
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at Grade 9 or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

                               OR

• Diploma in Journalism, mass media and related fields 
• Specialization in electronic media 0r broadcast journalism or media production
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

Key responsibilities also include
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Head, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication in the day-to-day activities in the journalism studios and laboratories.
• Setting up, testing and operating equipment to suit any audio-visual production.
• Guiding students in their practical undertakings.
• Providing technical support during outdoor recording.
• Operate equipment to mix, combine and edit audio-visual productions.
• Ensure smooth functioning of the internet in the studio and laboratory.
• Monitoring the quality of productions for students’ projects and for broadcast.
• Recording and directing productions during events.
• Explore new ICT tools for maximizing effectiveness of the studio activities.
• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing studio equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance of all studio equipment including networking.
• Regular supervision and maintenance of computer and related accessories.
• Maintaining studio inventory.
• Supervising students’ practical sessions.
• Participating in maintaining the general safety of the studio
• Performing other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.

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Education, Skills and Experience

• in the area of specialization
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at the level of Technologist.
• Computer literacy

                          OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant area of specialization
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at the level of Technologist.
• Computer literacy

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deputize the Principal Laboratory Technologist where necessary in all technical matters of the department.
• Organize procurement Requirements, installation, usage, maintenance, depreciation valuation and disposal.
• Initiate and execute research activities in the department in collaboration with the academic staff.
• Participate in curriculum development in the department.
• Supervises Staff under their section.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor