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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN EDUCATION- (INTERNAL ADVERT)

Careers

JOB OBJECTIVE

  • KCA University is a dynamic private business university committed to quality service and ethical practices. KCA University seeks to recruit a candidate from among the current staff to fill the following position;

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise postgraduate students as assigned by the Chair of Department (COD).
  • Assist in the writing of Research and grant proposals.
  • Participate in the review of existing graduate research programs and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Participate in the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
  • Participate in peer review of faculty for academic promotion.
  • Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, and other learning situations as assigned by the COD from time to time.
  • Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests.
  • Assist in developing 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.
  • Conduct research and produce publications, as well as other research output.
  • Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counselling.
  • Undertake continuous professional development and participate 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 examination records management system on time.
  • Attend departmental, faculty and university-wide meetings with other staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
  • At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and progressive teaching experience at the university as Senior Lecturer or Senior Researcher/Industry experience or equivalent;
  • A minimum of five (5) high-quality publications in refereed journals since the last promotion to the position of Senior Lecturer.
  • Supervised a minimum of four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including at least one doctoral student.
  • Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow.
  • Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Demonstrated evidence of service to the university and community
  • Evidence of both national and international contribution through scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars, service in national/international advisory boards etc, will be an added advantage

WORK EXPERIENCE

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Excellent research skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Time management skills and attention to detail

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter, 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 by 15th March 2025.

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