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TUTORIAL FELLOW IN PERFORMING ARTS (ONE POSITION)

Careers

JOB OBJECTIVE

  • To facilitate learning in the University to the highest quality through teaching, administration and academic advisory work and ensure an outstanding student learning experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teach and facilitate learning at the undergraduate level through lectures, seminars,, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by COD from time to time.
  • Participate in developing, administering, and marking examinations, assignments and continuous assessment tests.
  • Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work, and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement, and attendance.
  • Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and refer them to support services as appropriate.
  • Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.
  • Participate in supervising and assisting undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research work.
  • Carry out research and produce publications as well as other research outputs in line with personal objectives agreed in the performance evaluation planning
  • Participate in writing of research proposals and applying for research grants.
  • Contribute and participate in the development of departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counselling.
  • Contributing to departmental, faculty and/or University-wide working groups or committees as, and when requested to do so.
  • Undertaking continuous professional development and participating in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills.
  • Maintain proper records of students’ examinations, assignments and continuous assessment tests and ensure they are keyed in the examinations records management system in time.
  • Attend departmental, Faculty and University-wide meetings with other staff members.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Pursuing a PhD from an accredited and recognized institution
  • Must have a Masters in Theatre Arts, Dramatic Arts, Performing Arts, Music and Dance Film Technology, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts or a related field,
  • Be registered or registerable with a relevant professional body.
  • Proficiency in practical teaching in acting, directing, lighting design, production design, sound design, Costume and Make-up Design, Set Design and construction,
  • Proven Industry experience in the Theatre Industry

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Must have knowledge of current theatre trends in the industry and be committed to staying updated with the latest trends and developments in the field of performing arts.
  • Should be innovative and bring new ideas and creative approaches to teaching
  • Performing Arts.
  • Should have a strong sense of artistic vision and the ability to inspire students to explore and develop their own creative ideas.
  • Strong communication skills

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a detailed CV including three referees, academic & professional certificates and a clear copy of your Kenya National ID and KRA PIN certificate via the linked form forms.gle/b1k2FPavnvEsaZ9j8 by 15th August 2024..

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Head of Human Capital Management,
KCA University,
P.0. Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
Website: www.kcau.ac.ke