Lecturer Grade 6A (Formerly Grade 12A) Department of Construction and Civil Engineering – 2 Positions at South Eastern Kenya University

South Eastern Kenya University or SEKU is a university with its main campus located in Kwa Vonza, Kitui County, Kenya

REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/18/2/2023

Job Specifications

The central role of the Lecturers is teaching & Supervision, reearch& innovation, and Community Outreach. The key duties and responsibilities entail:

1. Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;


2. Coordinating course projects and practical work;


3. Preparing teaching/learning materials;


4. Setting, invigilating and marking examinations/assignments;


5. Carrying out research work in relevant field or specialization;


6. Preparing students progress reports;


7. Developing proposals for research funding;


8. Writing journal articles and books;


9. Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;


10. Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula; and


11. Supervising Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students.


12. Undertake consultancies with local and international organizations within areas of expertise to enhance the image of the University;


13. Establish collaborative linkages and networks through communication, collaboration and participation for resource mobilization for the University;


14. Present research findings and innovations to international conferences in order to increase the visibility of the University and to influence international policy environment for improvement of life;


15. Engage with local and international stakeholders to establish linkages and networks in order to work together for the betterment of communities in various ways such as research and innovations;


16. Execute budgets for student field trips for academic exposure and the application of theory;


17. Control and manage research budgets to ensure accountability of allocated funds

Requirements for appointment.

For appointment to this position the candidate must:

1. Have an earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with speciality in Thermodynamics/ Fluid Mechanics/ Material Science/ Production and Manufacturing from an accredited and recognized University.


2. Be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya and have a valid membership certificate.


3. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

OR

1. Have a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with speciality in Thermodynamics/ Fluid Mechanics/ Material Science/ Production and Manufacturing from an accredited and recognized University.with at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level.


2. A minimum of twenty four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers


3. Be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya and have a valid membership certificate.


4. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity

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