Lecturer (Contact Lenses, Paediatric Optometry and Low vision) at Masinde Muliro University

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

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Experience Required:6 Years
Total Positions:1
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Education
Minimum Education: Masters
Job Location: Kakamega, Kenya
Posted on: November 24, 2023
Last Date: December 11, 2023

Job Description

AC/13/11/23

LECTURER- GRADE XII
a) Job Purpose
This position is responsible for teaching and supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate
students as well as undertaking research that influences theory and practice in a given field.
This will be the entry grade for PhD degree holders into this cadre.

b) Job Description
i) Undertaking teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels;
ii) Conducting research and producing publications or other research outputs;
iii) Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research;
iv) Participating in curriculum development and review;
v) Preparing, administering and managing of examinations in the University;
vi) Administering and managing of School and departmental programmes/activities;
vii) Developing learning materials;
viii) Assessing students on teaching and industrial attachment;
ix) Involving in community outreach activities;
x) Guiding and counselling students;
xi) Writing research winning grant proposals for the university;
xii)Attending and participating in research conferences and seminars; and
xiii) Any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Chairperson of Department.

c) Job Specification
Minimum requirements:-
i) An earned PhD in the relevant field from accredited and recognized University or
equivalent OR for HEALTH SCIENCES must have a Master’s Degree with a subspeciality
experience of at least six (6) years and evidence of advancement in Ph.D;
ii) At least three (3) years teaching experience as an Assistant Lecturer at University level or
six (6) years in industry;
iii) At least three (3) publications in credible and refereed journals since last appointment as
an Assistant Lecturer;
iv) Be registered with at least one(1) professional body where applicable; and
v) Show evidence of participation in community service.