Job Summary
The successful candidate will be reporting to the University Librarian; the incumbent will be expected to teach face to face classes in Information Literacy.
Key Responsibilities/Tasks
Teach at undergraduate level in the specific areas of specialization as listed above.
Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
Participate in program assessment and reviews.
Consult with students during scheduled office hours.
To qualify for appointment an applicant must have:
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or related areas with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching and/or librarianship.
Previous industry experience in the Library and Information industry, especially Information Literacy instruction is an added advantage.
Requisite technological skills for teaching including remote teaching.
Personal Attributes and Competencies
Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined.
Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning.
Ethical and professional conduct.
Managing ambiguity and emotions.
Managing technological change.
Excellent communication skills-both in group presentations and one on one.
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line of the email address ‘Adjunct/Part-time Faculty in Library and Information Science’. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 to:Director Administration,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs-dvcasa@usiu.ac.ke
Apply via :
jobs-dvcasa@usiu.ac.ke