KCA University Senior Lecturer in Kiswahili Jobs in Kenya







KCA University Senior Lecturer in Kiswahili Jobs in Kenya; The job holder will be responsible for teaching and doing research on Lugha ya Kiswahili na Fasihi-related courses. The lecturer will also undertake duties in the school and departmental committees and support student projects and University activities in line with academic goals.


Key Responsibilities and Tasks

● Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through
lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by
the Chair of the Department from time to time.

● Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and
continuous assessment tests.

● Assist in developing learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining
records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.

● Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic
progress and refer them to support services as appropriate.

● Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality
curriculum.

● Participate in supervising and assisting undergraduate and postgraduate students in
their research work.

● Carry out research and produce publications, as well as other research outputs, in
line with personal objectives agreed in performance contracting.

● Participate in writing research proposals and applying for research grants.

● Contribute and participate in the development of departmental and faculty seminars
aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration
within and outside the department.

● Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counselling.

● Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University-wide working groups or
committees as and when requested to do so.

● Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff
development and training activities to update and enhance skills.

● Maintain proper records of students’ examinations, assignments, and continuous
assessment tests, and ensure they are keyed in the examination records management
system on time.

● Attend departmental, Faculty and University-wide meetings with other staff
Members.

● Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.

Academic Qualifications & Work Experience

● Must have a PhD in Kiswahili and Communication from an accredited/recognised
institution.

● Must have a Masters of Arts in Kiswahili and Communication or a related field from
an accredited/recognised institution.

● Be registered or registerable with a relevant professional body.

● At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and progressive teaching experience
at the university level as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience.

● A minimum of four (4) high-quality publications in refereed journals since the last
promotion to the rank of lecturer.

● Supervised a minimum of three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a
Lecturer or equivalent.

● Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

● Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community.

● Demonstrated evidence of both national and international contribution through
scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars, service in national/international
advisory boards, etc., will be an added advantage.

Other Skills and Competencies

● Digital media technology skills.

● Highly effective oral and written communication skills.

● Evidence of high self-motivation and ability to organise, plan and prioritise
workload.

● Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to working within the principles
of integrity, culture, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

● Ability to understand and manage the teaching process with excellent class
management skills.

● Teamwork skills.


How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KCA University Senior Lecturer in Kiswahili Jobs in Kenya

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