This position is responsible for the provision of high-quality, relevant learning opportunities which enable students to maximize their educational, vocational, and personal development potential.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Engage in academic research to ensure attainment of a Doctoral degree. Contribute through their research to Strathmore University’s research environment, through presentation of their research work in the various colloquia, conferences and research workshops organized within the University.
- Keep abreast with developments within the academic discipline or professional practice, and to share this knowledge to shape curriculum content, design of learning materials and delivery methods in line with the University’s standards.
- Deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities, including tutorials directed towards the delivery of subjects at undergraduate level. Assist in preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress.
- Ensure timely student assessment through the preparation, moderation, administration and marking of examinations
- Guide undergraduate students in identifying research topics, concept development, proposal development and defense coordination. This will also include assisting in student attachment placement and supervision.
- Ensure that accurate student records, including registers, reports, student assessment and achievement are updated in the Academic Management System.
- Participate in the continuous assessment process, using a variety of methods and techniques and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
- Conduct student practice sessions, discussion sessions, review sessions and similar activities.
- Contribute to the school’s programs through participation in activities such as serving in committees, revising curricula, teaching materials and reading lists, and taking on other administrative roles as may be required by the School’s Management Committee.
- Undertake administrative duties as requested by the Head of Department.
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
- Have a master’s degree qualification in relevant field from an accredited and recognized university. Already enrolled or planning to enroll for a PhD course.
- Relevant professional qualification dependent on area of expertise where applicable
Required Experience:
- Relevant working experience
- Experience in conducting academic research at Master level
Competencies and Attributes
- Excellent teaching/lecturing skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to direct and conduct research
- Organized
- Excellent communication skills
- People skills
- Dynamic and innovative
- Team player
Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “the relevant field of expertise applied for” on the subject line to [email protected] by 30th June 2022.
Due to the large number of applications we may receive, kindly note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please be advised that Strathmore University is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT ask for money from applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment process. Interested applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any such interview opportunity that requires payment of any money.