Senior Lecturer Communication & Journalism at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

• Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations.
• Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Initiating, planning and conducting research.
• Development of teaching and learning materials.
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities.
• Developing research proposals for funding.
• Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Participating in preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences in relevant fields.
• Participating in administrative, academic and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
• Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
• Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Chief Officer of the University in accordance with the University Statute.

• Must have a Ph.D. degree in Communication and Journalism from a recognized academic institution.
• Must have at least three (3) years of university teaching experience at the level of a full time Lecturer.
• Must have at least four (4) articles in refereed journals since becoming a Lecturer OR at least one (1) refereed book in candidate’s professional area published by recognized publishers, plus two (2) articles OR at least (3) distinguished exhibition, performances or original creation, plus one (1) article in a refereed journal since becoming a lecturer.
• Should show evidence of having supervised postgraduate students.
• Should have attended and contributed at conferences, seminars or workshops.
• Have experience in curriculum development and review.
• Should show evidence of having experience in handling technical courses in broadcast and new media.
• Should have evidence of affiliation with recognized and relevant professional bodies.
• Should have evidence of contributions towards university life through active participation in Departmental and Faculty activities and good quality teaching attendance of meetings, student academic advising and committee membership

• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Higher Education Loans Board;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Credit Reference Bureau;
• Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department;
• Letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes) from at least three persons familiar with the applicant’s professional experience and general character one of whom must be the pastor of their local church.

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