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Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good.
Lecturer in Data Science/Artificial Intelligence
JOB OBJECTIVE
To facilitate quality learning through teaching, administration, and academic advisory work and ensure an outstanding student learning experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lecturers, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the HOD from time to time.
- Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams, assignments and continuous assessment tests.
- Assist in the development of 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 students to support services as appropriate.
- Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
- Participate in supervision and assisting of 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 the Faculty Annual Assessment Review (FAAR)
- Participate in the writing of research proposals and applying of research grants.
- Contribute and participate in the development in the 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 counseling.
- Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University-wide working groups or committees as, 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 assessments tests and ensure they are keyed in the examination records management system in time;
- Attend departmental, Faculty and University-wide meetings with other staff members;
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- PhD Degree in Information Science/Information Technology/Computer Science or relevant field from an accredited and recognized university
- At least 5 years teaching experience at the University level
- Should have published at least 2 peer-reviewed articles in distinguished academic journals
- Has attained the Academic Rank of a Lecturer
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent research skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Time management skills and attention to detail
Senior Lecturer in Data Science/Artificial Intelligence
JOB OBJECTIVE
- To facilitate quality learning through teaching, administration, and academic advisory work and ensure an outstanding student learning experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lecturers, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the HOD from time to time.
- Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams, assignments and continuous assessment tests.
- Assist in the development of 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 students to support services as appropriate.
- Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
- Participate in supervision and assisting of 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 the Faculty Annual Assessment Review (FAAR)
- Participate in the writing of research proposals and applying of research grants.
- Contribute and participate in the development in the 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 counseling.
- Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University-wide working groups or committees as, 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 assessments tests and ensure they are keyed in the examination records management system in time;
- Attend departmental, Faculty and University-wide meetings with other staff members;
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- PhD Degree in Information Science/Information Technology/Computer Science or relevant field from an accredited and recognized university
- At least 8 years of teaching experience at the University level
- Should have published at least 4 peer-reviewed articles in distinguished academic journals
- Has attained the Academic Rank of a Senior lecturer
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent research skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Time management skills and attention to details
Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security Forensics
JOB OBJECTIVE
To facilitate quality learning through teaching, administration and academic advisory work and ensure an outstanding student learning experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lecturers, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the HOD from time to time.
- Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams, assignments and continuous assessment tests.
- Assist in the development of 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 students to support services as appropriate.
- Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
- Participate in supervision and assisting of 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 the Faculty Annual Assessment Review (FAAR)
- Participate in the writing of research proposals and applying of research grants.
- Contribute and participate in the development in the 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 counseling.
- Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University-wide working groups or committees as, 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 assessments tests and ensure they are keyed in the examination records management system in time;
- Attend departmental, Faculty and University-wide meetings with other staff members;
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- PhD Degree in Information Science/Information Technology/Computer Science or relevant field from an accredited and recognized university
- At least 8 years’ teaching experience at University level
- Should have published at least 4 peer reviewed articles in distinguished academic journals
- Has attained the Academic Rank of a Senior lecturer
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent research skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Time management skills and attention to detail
Lecturer in Cyber Security Forensics
JOB OBJECTIVE
To facilitate quality learning through teaching, administration and academic advisory work and ensure an outstanding student learning experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lecturers, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the HOD from time to time.
- Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams, assignments and continuous assessments tests.
- Assist in the development of 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 referring student to support services as appropriate.
- Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.
- Participate in supervision and assisting of undergraduate and post graduate students in their research work.
- Carry out research and produce publications, as well as other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the Faculty Annual Assessment Review (FAAR)
- Participate in writing of research proposals and applying of research grants.
- Contribute and participate in the development in the 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 committee as, 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’ examination, assignments and continuous assessments tests and ensure they are keyed in examination records management system in time;
- Attend departmental, Faculty and University –wide meetings with other staff members;
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- PhD Degree in Information Science/Information Technology/Computer Science or relevant field from an accredited and recognized university
- At least 5 years’ teaching experience at the University level
- Should have published at least 2 peer reviewed articles in distinguished academic journals
- Has attained the Academic Rank of a Lecturer
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent research skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Time management skills and attention to detail
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a detailed CV including three referees, academic and professional certificates, and a clear copy of your Kenya National ID and iTax certificate via email to hrjobs@kcau.ac.ke by 2nd September 2022..
Head of Human Resources,
KCA University,
P.0. Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
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