Lecturer - Grade 12 Job Vacancies at Karatina University

Specialization.

(A)      Information Science (one position)

(B)      Information Technology (one position)

(C)      Computer Science (one position)

(D)      Health Sciences  (Clinical  and Pharmacy) (one position)

(E)       Criminology (one position)

This position exists to facilitate the teaching of both the undergraduate and postgraduate students, carry out research in areas of specialization, execute administrative duties and responsibilities and engage in community service and outreach programmes so as to meet the mandate of the University.

Job Description.

i) 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.

ii) Develop  and  review  curriculum in  line  with the current market trends in order to guide in teaching and learning.

iii)   Interpret curriculum in a bid to synthesize the content and  disseminate the same  to the learners.

iv) Prepare course outline to guide  in the effective delivery  and  coverage of the syllabus.

v) Develop  learning content to ensure adequate coverage of the course outline. vi)   Set, moderate, invigilate, administer examinations to test the understanding of course content and  give progressive report to the Department.

vii)  Supervise undergraduate projects, dissertations/theses at graduate level and other experiential learning programmes.

viii) Attend defense meetings for undergraduate and  postgraduate students.

ix) Participate   in   conferences,   professional   bodies   events   and    prepare publications in order to disseminate knowledge generated through research.

x) Initiate, promote and   participate in  research in  order to generate new knowledge.

xi) 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.

xii)  Facilitate field  studies for  the students to enable them acquire hands on experience.

xiii) Invigilate and assess  students during attachments/trips/internships so as to equip  them with the technical knowhow for future careers.

xiv) Monitor class  attendance sheets to ensure that  students sitting for  the examinations meet the required lecture attendance of more  than four-fifths of all lectures before  they can sit for their examinations.

xv) Prepare list of items required to be procured with their specification for use during teaching, practicals and research.

xvi) Present examination results to the Departmental board of examiners. xvii) Be an academic adviser and mentor students and staff.

xviii) Develop   fundable research  proposals to attract  funding, solve  societal problems and  expand knowledge through academic publications in internationally recognized journals.

xix) Carry  out administrative and  other duties and  responsibilities as  may  be assigned by a senior officer.

Job Requirements for Appointment.

i) Should have  an earned Doctorate degree or its equivalent from  a recognized academic institution

ii) Be registered  or  registerable  with the  relevant professional body  (where applicable)

iii) Those with publications shall have an added advantage.