The Open University of Kenya is seeking Graduate Student Supervisors for the Master of Science in Digital Services Management program. This role is crucial for supporting the university's mission to expand capacity through innovative teaching and learning methodologies, including online and distance education.
Roles & Responsibilities of Supervisors
The primary duties include:
- Provide academic and research supervision to Masters and PhD candidates.
- Guide candidates in proposal development, research design, data collection, analysis, and thesis writing.
- Mentor candidates through virtual supervision on OUK's digital platforms.
- Ensure adherence to OUK's Graduate Studies Policy, research ethics, quality standards, and other University policies, including timelines.
- Provide timely feedback and progress reports as per institutional guidelines.
- Support preparation for thesis defense and publication of research outputs.
Qualifications for a Masters Supervisor
Candidates must meet the following essential criteria:
- Hold a PhD in a relevant field OR a Master’s degree combined with significant research/professional experience in specialized areas.
- Must provide demonstration of successful supervision of Masters candidates to completion.
- Must have published at least two (2) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
- Possess strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
- Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be considered an added advantage.
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