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Lecturer - Subject Methods (Chemistry) Grade 12 Vacancy at Pwani University

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  • Experience Required:2 Years
  • Total Positions:1
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Category: Education
  • Minimum Education: PhD
  • Job Location: Kilifi, Kenya
  • Posted on: January 9, 2022
  • Last Date: January 24, 2022

Job Description

Lecturer-Subject Methods (Chemistry) Grade 12 1 POSITION REF: PU/ADV/03/01/2022
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF LECTURER -SUBJECT METHODS (CHEMISTRY)
GRADE 12

Appointment to this position is either on permanent and pensionable terms or on a three (3) year
renewable performance-based contract, depending on age, citizenship, or any other reason.

REQUIREMENTS
Academic Qualifications

Applicants must have:
An earned PhD in Subject Methods (Chemistry) or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized
university

Experience
Applicants
• Applicants with at least two (2) years relevant experience will have an added advantage.
• Applicants should have evidence of contribution to university/research institution through
activities such as participation in departmental management, students’ academic/research
advising, school or university/institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters
In addition, applicants should
• Be registered with the relevant professional body
• Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc.)

Publications
Applicants with relevant Publications will have an added advantage

Skills
Applicants should demonstrate
• Ability to teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff.
• Ability to design and develop academic programmes and curricula.
• Leadership Skills
• Good Communication skills
• Problem solving skills

Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Develop and review institutional curricula to ensure quality and cater for advancement in the
body of knowledge and meet market needs.
• Prepare for lectures for systematic and effective delivery of content
• Deliver the curricula through innovative methods to transfer knowledge and skills.
• Maintain appropriate contact hours with students for effective learning by abiding to the
scheduled timelines.
• Prepare teaching and instructional materials for students to maintain standards and
uniformity and ensure effective delivery of the teaching process.
• Set, moderate, administer, mark, compile, report, and process exams to meet University
academic standards to evaluate acquisition of knowledge and ensure quality.
• Establish linkages for students exchange programs and attachment for purposes of training
and capacity building
• Participate in attachment, placements, field trips and teaching practice to equip students with
on the job skills.
• Monitor students’ performance, progress, produce timely feedback, and seek ways to
improve performance and content retention.
• Provide career guidance, Academic advising and mentoring of undergraduate and
postgraduate students during consultation hours to produce all round and well-grounded
individuals.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained by ensuring students abide to policies and
regulations in class attendance and examination discipline.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities
• Identifying research needs in the society in order to inform potential areas of research and
contribute to the body of knowledge.
• Develop and write proposals to inform and justify the need for research and source for funds
in accordance to donor regulations and ethical standards.
• Conduct research by implementing objectives through use of relevant methods to increase in
the body of knowledge.
• Disseminate and share research findings to inform and influence policy and provide solutions
to societal needs.
• Aid the University in meeting its mandate while contributing to individual development and
standing of the University in research matters.
• Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of
collaboration, research and funding.
• Engage stake holders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and
knowledge.
• Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness on issues affecting local communities.
• Participating in preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans and other departmental
activities.

Community Service and Outreach Responsibilities
• Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of
collaboration, research and funding.
• Engage stake holders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and
knowledge.
• Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness on issues affecting local communities.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of
Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the
University Statutes.

Skills Required

Problem Solving Skills
Excellent Communication
Leadership Skills
Teaching
Research Skills
Supervision Skills

Application Details


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