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Garissa University College (GUC) is a public university in Garissa, Kenya. Garissa University College was founded in 2011 as a constituent college of Moi University, in the facilities of the former Garissa Teachers Training College.
Academic Leaders-SENIOR LECTURER POSITIONS (for the listed progammes)
Programme Ref Scale Posts
Bachelor in Early childhood Education GUC/ACAD/01/2017 13 1
Bachelor in Business Management GUC/ACAD/02/2017 13 1
Masters in Business Administration GUC/ACAD/03/2017 13 1
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management GUC/ACAD/04/2017 13 1
Bachelor in computer Science GUC/ACAD/05/2017 13 1
Bachelor of Information Science GUC/ACAD/06/2017 13 1
Requirements for the position of senior lecturers as per CUE guidelines
i. An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification ( or a master’s degree qualification in special cases) in the relevant field from an accredited and recognizes University;
ii. At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the University level as lecture or six (6) years research/ industry experience.
iii. A minimum of thirty two (32) publication points as a lecturer or equivalent of which at least twenty four (24) should be from refereed scholarly Journals;
iv) Supervised at least three (3) post - graduate students to completion as a lecturer or equivalent;
iv. Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
Job description
(i) Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and graduate level
(ii) Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programme
(iii) Supervise dissertations/theses at the graduate level
(iv) Develop undergraduate and graduate courses
(v) Initiate, promote and participate in research projects and publish
(vi) Give an inaugural lecture in one’s discipline normally within one (1) year after promotion
(vii) Provide academic leadership through programme development, mentoring and research in designated programmes
(viii) Provide professional and community services including initiating linkages and fundraising
(ix) Carry out administrative and other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned
SCALE – GU 13
An officer at this level will be responsible for Management of Information Communication and Technologies (ICTs) at the college level within the University Community. Duties and responsibilities will involve formulation of ICTs policies, planning and management of information systems, database management; decision support systems (DDS); office support systems (OSS) to support and deliver electronic information to end-users, networking services, supervision of staff, budget formulation and coordination of automation activities within the University Library Services.
Job Specification for Direct appointment
For direct appointment to this grade one must have:
(i) served in the grade of librarian (GU12) in a comparable and relevant position for at least five years and have a first degree in Library and Information Science.
(ii) have a Masters degree in Library and Information Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University
(iii) five (5) years working experience in a well established and automated library/information centre at the level of Senior Librarian II or its equivalent
(iv) published at least three (3) articles in refereed journals or a book;
(v) attendance to seminars/workshops on modern Information Resources Management;
Job Specification for Serving Officers
For promotion to this grade one must have:
(i) served in the grade of Senior Librarian II or in a comparable and relevant position for at least (3) years;
(ii) a Masters degree in Library and Information Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University
(iii) published at least three (3) articles in refereed journals or a book;
(iv) attendance of seminars/workshops on modern Information Resources Management;
(v) shown merit and ability in work performance and results.
SCALE GU 12
Job Description
An officer at this level will be responsible for Management of Information Communication and Technologies (ICTs) within the University Community. Specifically, work at this level will involve, developing Information Technology Policies; training other staff on the use and application of ICTs; planning and management of systems development; providing advancement support in use of electronic information sources and managing the library’s web pages; online searching using the Internet; operating systems; website creation; desktop publishing; designing and realization of bibliographic databases; software and hardware engineering services; database management and operations; directing the functions of micro computing, networking and systems, support services; training and promotion of information technology; executing and controlling information and services budget and all aspects of automation in University Libraries (LAN, WWW, Internet); maintenance of ICTs.
Job Specification for Direct appointment
For direct appointment to this grade one must have:
(i) a Masters degree in Library and Information Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University
(ii) four (4) years working experience in a well established automated library/information centre
(iii) published at least two (2) articles in refereed journals or a book;
Job Specification for Serving Officers
For promotion to this grade one must have:
(i) served in the grade of Librarian I or in a comparable and relevant position for at least (3) years;
(ii) published at least two (2) articles in refereed journals or a book;
(iii) attendance of seminars/workshops on modern Information Resources Management;
(iv) Shown merit and ability in work performance and results.
SCALE GU 9/10
Job Description
Work at this level will be similar to that of Assistant Printing Machine Operator. An officer at this level will be responsible to the Printing Machine Operator, Senior Binder, and Senior Print Originator for service provision; assist in material preparation for printing, all binding processes and print origination work and clear all that has been printed to the next process. Undertake all bindery work.
Job Specification for Direct Appointment
For direct appointment to this grade one must have:
(i) Higher National Diploma in Machine Printing, Information Technology or London City and Guilds
(ii) Certificate in Bookbinding from a recognized institution.
(iii) Four (4) years relevant working experience
Job Specification for Serving Officers
For promotion to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) served in the grade of Binder Assistant I/ Assistant Print Originator I/Assistant Machine Operator I, for at least three (3) years;
(ii) A Higher National Diploma course in machine printing, information technology or London City and Guilds certificate in binding and print finishing in a recognized institution;
(iii) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Applicant (s) must submit three (3) copies of applications giving details of educational and professional qualifications, age, work experience, present post and salary, applicant telephone number and email address.
Attach certified copies of certificates and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae giving names and address of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant's competence and areas of specialization.
Applicants should request their referees to write their confidential recommendation letters directly to the undersigned. The name and the reference number of the position for which application is made should be clearly indicated in the application letter and on the envelope. Interested applicants should send their applications to the undersigned by (2 WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF THIS ADVERT).
The Principal,
Garissa University College,
P.O. Box 1801, 70100,
Garissa, Kenya.
GUC is an equal opportunity employer. Women and Persons Living with Disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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