Job Description
REF:KeMU/AA/SMHS/1/3/2023
Requirements:
i. Must have an earned Ph.D. degree or its equivalent in the relevant field from a
recognized academic institution.
ii. Must have at least three (3) years of university teaching at the level of a full time
Lecturer.
iii. Must have at least four (4) articles in refereed journals since becoming a Lecturer.
OR at least one (1) refereed book in candidate’s professional area published by
recognized publishers, plus two (2) articles, OR at least (3) distinguished exhibition,
performances or original creation, plus one (1) article in a refereed journal since
becoming a lecturer.
iv. Should show evidence of supervision of postgraduate students.
v. Should have attended and contributed at learned conferences, seminars or
workshops.
vi. Should have evidence of affiliation with recognized and relevant professional
bodies.
vii. Should have evidence of contribution to university life through active participation
in Departmental and Faculty activities and good quality teaching attendance of
meetings, student academic advising and committee membership.
Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students
ii. Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations
iii. Advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students on academic
work
iv. Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department and the Faculty
v. Initiating, planning and conducting research
vi. Developing teaching and learning materials
vii. Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities
viii. Developing research proposals for funding
ix. Participating in meetings and conferences related to research and building inter-
disciplinary collaboration within and outside the department
x. Participating in preparation of Departmental and Faculty strategic plans
xi. Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and
postgraduate students
xii. Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc, in relevant
fields
xiii. Participating in administrative, academic and consultancy activities in Department
and other organizations
xiv. Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of
curricula in the Department
xv. Attending and participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for
effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty
xvi. Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated
by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Chief Officer of the
University in accordance with the University Statutes