REF: PU/ADV/01/03/2020
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF LECTURER IN HISTORY
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 a Bachelors Degree in History, a Master’s Degree specialization in History and an earned PhD in History or equivalent qualifications from an accredited and recognized university.
Experience Applicants should:
Have at least three (3) years relevant work experience at University level or in a Research institution or Industry.
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.)
Skills and Competencies
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
Publications Applicants with publications will have an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but not 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.
TERMS OF SERVICE
Benefits for the above position include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances
