Kirinyaga University (KyU) is seeking a qualified and motivated academic to join the university as a Lecturer in Epidemiology. The position involves teaching, research, student mentoring, curriculum design, and active participation in departmental administrative responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students
Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations
Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students
Development of teaching and learning materials
Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities
Developing research proposals for funding
Participating in meetings and conferences related to research and building inter-disciplinary 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, and 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 Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty
Undertaking administrative duties and other responsibilities as assigned from time to time
Qualifications & Requirements
An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university; AND be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
OR A Master’s degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university (in special cases) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or in research or industry
A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least ten (10) should be from refereed journal papers
Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable)
