LU/AC/SHDS/SS/EA/NOV./14/2024
Reports to: The COD.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise and mentor both students and staff in their area of specialization/expertise;
Lead research/innovation teams in area of specialization/expertise;
Provide strategic leadership in development of academic programmes and research activities in their area of specialization/expertise within the department;
Be a member of the departmental and School academic board to provide leadership in their area of specialization/expertise;
Departmental development: Teach and train in their area of specialization/expertise at the appropriate level;
University development: Mentor and develop teaching programmes and skills in their area of specialization/expertise;
The review and development of programmes in accordance with the CUE requirements and CBC/CBET compliance at both the School and Department level, as well as responding to issues raised by the regulatory body, through the Chairperson of the Department and School Dean;
Inputting grades into an online grade management system;
Research and innovation, solicit funding and develop research programmes and teams in their area of specialization/expertise;
Networking: Create networks with local, regional and international organizations in their area of specialization/expertise;
Academic publishing: conduct scholarly and academic publishing;
Input into the department budget development in their area of specialization/expertise for departmental development;
Identify and develop research/innovation products for income generation in their area of specialization;
Create linkages and partnerships;
Develop research and academic programmes;
Management and administration of examinations and assessments;
Offer career guidance and mentorship;
Perform any other related duty assigned from time to time; and
Any other duty as may be assigned by the COD.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT:
For appointment to this position, a candidate MUST have:
An earned Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent degree in the specified specialization or related field from an accredited and recognized university; and be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
b. A Master’s degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university (in special cases) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at the university level or in a research institute or in industry; and
At least three (3) years of teaching and research experience at the university level as a Lecturer or six (6) years Research/industry experience;
A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent;
Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
Ability to utilize Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) systems;
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution of the Kenya 2010.
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Use the emails(s) below to apply Applicants should submit an application letter contain email address, day time telephone contacts and, detailed Curriculum Vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience and membership to professional associations), and certified copies of certificates;
They should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees;
Comply with the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution;
Successful candidate will be required to submit valid clearances from the following bodies upon receipt of an offer of appointment:Ten (10) copies of the application and referees’ confidential reports on the applicants’ suitability for the post(s) should be sent to the respective under-signed via registered mail or courier or delivery by hand in an envelope marked with the Reference for the Position Applied at the Top Left-Hand Side of the envelope to be received on or before close of business on Tuesday 10th December, 2024.PLEASE NOTE THAT: Applications for the position of Deputy Registrar (AHC) – Grade AD 14, should be addressed to;THE CHAIRMAN
LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
P.O. BOX 1100-20300
NYAHURURU, KENYA.
Email: councilchairman@laikipia.ac.ke While, those for the positions of the Senior Lecturer – Grade AC 13 and Certified Sports Coaches – Grade AD 5 respectively, should be addressed to;THE REGISTRAR
ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN CAPITAL
LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY
P.O. BOX 1100-20300
NYAHURURU, KENYA.
Email: radmin@laikipia.ac.keLaikipia University is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minority groups and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Applications received after the 10th December, 2024 will not be considered.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
councilchairman@laikipia.ac.ke
