Part-Time Adjunct Faculty - Department of Private Law

Responsibilities and Duties

• Teaching & Delivery: Adhere to teaching requirements as per the curriculum. Deliver high-quality learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students through the preparation of teaching materials and effective class delivery.
• Assessment: Administer Continuous Assessments Tests (CATs). Responsible for examination setting, administration, and marking in a timely manner.
• Curriculum Improvement: Stay updated with developments in Private Law to shape curriculum content, design, and delivery. Regularly review methods and materials for improvement.
• Student Support: Guide undergraduate and graduate students in identifying research topics, concept development, proposal development, and supervision.
• Record Keeping: Ensure accurate student records (registers, reports, assessments) are updated in the Academic Management System.
• Research & Funding: Identify sources of funding through grant writing to advance the school's research portfolio.
• Scholarship: Engage in publishing academic papers and participate in workshops, conferences, and professional seminars.
• Collaboration: Work with other researchers locally and internationally to establish linkages and achieve school research objectives.
• Administration: Perform administrative duties as assigned, including leadership of academic programs and membership in various committees.

Qualifications and Experience

To qualify for appointment, a candidate must meet either of the following tracks:

Option 1:

• An earned PhD degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited university.
• At least three (3) years of teaching and research experience in a university.
• Relevant work experience in industry (added advantage).
• Registration by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable).

Option 2:

• A Master’s degree qualification in the relevant area of specialization from a recognized/accredited university.
• Be registered for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree qualification.
• At least three (3) years of teaching and research experience at a university.
• Relevant work experience in industry (added advantage).
• Registration by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the Mount Kenya University recruitment portal. Visit https://recruitment.mku.ac.ke/ to submit your application.