The role of a Tutorial Fellow in Technology Education (Power Mechanics) at The Open University of Kenya is pivotal in supporting the university's mission to address limited capacity through innovative teaching and learning methodologies, including online and distance education. This position involves a combination of teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities crucial for the academic department, with terms of service being either Permanent and Pensionable OR Contract, as determined by the University Council.
Duties & Responsibilities
Research and Scholarship
- Develop research proposals and publish problem-solving publications.
- Attend conferences to share knowledge and build collaborations.
- Provide consultancy services connecting with industry.
- Supervise research projects and evaluate Undergraduate project defenses.
- Manage grants, research teams, and project expenses.
- Present articles at relevant forums.
Teaching and Curriculum Development
- Conduct practical activities for real-world learning and design experiments.
- Prepare course outlines and recommend relevant teaching materials.
- Provide learner support, curate content, and develop teaching materials aligned with the syllabus.
- Lecture to explain course content and set/administer assessments and exams.
- Moderate and invigilate exams to ensure fairness, mark exams, and grade students.
- Plan weekly course content delivery.
Student Support and Institutional Engagement
- Mentor students in their Undergraduate projects and supervise student attachments/internships.
- Support student innovations for entrepreneurship and social progress.
- Engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities like environmental conservation.
- Foster collaborations with industry and other universities.
- Participate in Departmental and School Boards.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, candidates must possess the following:
- A Masters and Bachelor’s degree qualifications in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate.
- A minimum period of three (3) years relevant work experience in the Grade of Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant or a comparable position.
- Be registered or registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent doctoral degree qualification.
- Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields.
- Proficiency in ICT.
The Open University of Kenya (OUK) is an equal opportunity employer, and applicants of either gender, youths, persons living with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
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