Applications are, invited from appropriately qualified candidates for the above position based in any one of the AKU campuses in East Africa. The position holder will report to the Associate Vice Provost & University Librarian, AKU and will be responsible for developing an academic writing service and supporting faculty and students gain scientific writing skills. In addition, the position holder will develop academic writing mentoring programs and develop an appropriate range of scholarly writing resources.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive editorial support service to the AKU academic community in East Africa
Provide personalized consultation and guidance on manuscript submissions/ resubmissions
Develop and facilitate academic writing workshops
Maintain cooperation with local, regional and international academic writing centres
Develop academic writing mentoring program, networking programs, and develop scholarly writing resources
Develop systems that improve academic writing in AKU
Provide guidance in academic integrity and research ethics in scholarly publishing
Requirements
A Master’s degree in Communication, Media & Publishing, Library Science or equivalent
5 years’ experience as an academic writing editor or a Librarian in an academic environment
Familiarity with the process of setting up and managing an academic writing centre
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent editorial skills
Good knowledge of Information and Communication Technologies
Knowledge of editorial management systems
Send your cover letter, together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, the names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates should be sent to, the Manager, Human Resources, Aga Khan University’s Campus Nairobi, Kenya. P. O. Box 30270-00100 or by email to hr.universityke@aku.edu Applications by email are preferred. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.Applications should be submitted latest by March 10, 2021
Apply via :
hr.universityke@aku.edu
