Pwani University Senior Lecturer in Computer Science Jobs in Kenya

Pwani University Senior Lecturer in Computer Science Jobs in Kenya

This is a senior position in the University teaching or research career. The appointee shall be expected to provide academic/research leadership to members in lower academic/research grades. Appointment 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:

An earned PHD in Computer science or its equivalent from accredited and recognized University

Experience

Applicants Must:

• Have a minimum of three (3) years work experience as Lecturer at University.

• Have supervised since appointment as Lecturer, at least three (3) post-graduate students to
completion.

• Have attended and contributed at learned conferences, seminars or workshops

• Have evidence of continued research and/or effective teaching

• Applicants should 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

• Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)

Skills

Applicants should demonstrate

• Leadership and coordination at institutional, departmental, school and community level.

• Teaching and/or research and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students

• Proposal, report and research paper writing
Publications

Applicants should have published any of the following since the last promotion or appointment as Lecturer: A minimum of;

Three (3) articles in refereed journals OR

One (1) refereed book in candidate’s professional area published by recognized publisher plus one (1) article OR

Two (2) book chapters in an edited book in the relevant area and done one (1) article in refereed
journal OR

Two (2) distinguished exhibitions or performance of original creation plus one (1) article in refereed journal.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but not be 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 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

Community Service and Outreach Responsibilities

• Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of
collaboration, research and funding.

• Establish linkages for students exchange programs and attachment for purposes of training
and capacity building

• Engage stake holders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and knowledge.

• Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness on issues affecting local communities.

• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of
Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the University statutes.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Pwani University Senior Lecturer in Computer Science Jobs in Kenya

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