Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer, Community Development

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Qualifications and Experience
Associate Professor:

A PhD or equivalent degree qualification in Community Development/Development Studies/Sociology/Anthropology/Local Economic Development from a recognized/accredited university
At least six (6) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Senior Lecturer or Senior Researcher or eight (8) years practice and senior leadership in international/community development.
A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent, in refereed scholarly journals for the Senior Lecturer/Senior Researcher track and twenty four (24) publication points and evidence of National corporate/leadership and community development impact.
National, Regional and International recognition for research and/or leadership impact in the field of Community Development.
Supervised at least four (4) post-graduate students to completion, including at least one doctoral student.
Attracted research funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or evidence of attracting donor funding for Community Development.

Senior Lecturer:

A PhD or equivalent degree qualification in Community Development/Development Studies/Sociology/Anthropology/Local Economic Development from a recognized/accredited university
At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer or Researcher or four (4) years practice and senior leadership in international/community development research/industry experience.
A minimum of twenty four (24) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, in refereed scholarly journals.
National, and Regional recognition for research.
Supervised at least three (3) post-graduate students to completion.
Attracted research funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or evidence of attracting donor funding for Community Development.

General Expectations:

Demonstrated Teaching skills as evidenced by student evaluation and peer reviews.
Demonstrated evidence of success in some major non-teaching responsibilities at the University or other reputable organization will be an added advantage.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Ability to contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
Ability to review curriculum and course outlines and develop course and lesson plans.
Ability to prepare contact learning and online course materials and teaching aids.
Ability to employ various teaching methods (such as field studies, group activities, assignments, laboratory sessions, off class activities etc.) to help student learning and deliver course content.
Developing learning assessment plans.
Ability to supervise undergraduate students, graduate students, internship, and research work.
Conducting research in a field of knowledge and publishing findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Advising students on academic, career, and any other related issues when required.
Attending conferences, workshops and seminars, industrial linkages and market outreach visits or related when required.
A Scholar contributing to the public good.

Personal attributes and competencies:

Demonstrated alignment to the mission and vision of Africa Nazarene University
Student centered approach to teaching and learning
Displays high commitment to work
Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, organizing and planning skills
Excellent research writing skills

Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply in confidence through the email recruitment@anu.ac.ke not later than 31st March 2021 enclosing a Professional portfolio, Curriculum Vitae with details of current post, salary and other financial benefits, academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be present or previous employer). Kindly indicate job title in the subject of the email. ANU is an equal opportunity employer and any canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. The applications should be addressed to:The Vice Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi

Apply via :

recruitment@anu.ac.ke