4 Lecturers Jobs in Kenya - Ministry of Defence

LECTURER- (D.Phil): FOUR (4)
POSTS– V/NO. 35 /2023

 Basic Salary
Scale:  Ksh 133,870 – Ksh 197,800 p.m. (CSG 5)

House Allowance: 
 Ksh 48,000 – Ksh 60,000p.m. (Depending on duty station)

Commuter Allowance: Ksh
20,000p.m.

Leave Allowance: 
 As provided in the Civil Service

Annual Leave: 
 30 working days per financial year

Medical Cover:  As
provided in the Civil Service.

Terms of Service: 
Permanent or Local Agreement

 Qualifications

For appointment to this
grade, a candidate must have: –

• served
  for a minimum period of three (3) years as a Tutorial Fellow or Assistant
  Lecturer in a recognized university;


• a
  Masters degree in the any of the following fields: Peace and Security
  Studies, Conflict Studies, Political Science, Gender and Development or
  equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;


• an
  earned PhD degree in a relevant field; and


• ability
  to teach/instruct in any two of the following subjects: National Security
  Studies, International Security Studies, Intelligence Studies, Strategic
  Security Management, Security Planning and Security/Social Sciences
  Research Methodology

Duties and
Responsibilities

This is a middle teaching
and research position. The post holder will be expected to show academic
leadership in both research and teaching at the Centre for Security Studies
(CSS) and the National Defence College (NDC). Duties of the post holder are
two-fold: Research/Scholarship and Teaching. Specific duties and
responsibilities include:-

(a)  
Research/Scholarship

• undertaking
  research scholarship activity subject to the approval of the Senior
  Researchers and the NDC Commandant;


• carrying
  out research internally, nationally and internationally and to contribute
  to the research objectives of both the Centre for Security Studies with
  approval of Senior Research Fellows;


• undertaking
  in subject and professional research and pedagogy development as required
  to support teaching activities at the NDC; and


• transforming
  and applying knowledge acquired from scholarship to teaching, research and
  appropriate external activities

(b)   Teaching

• providing
  participants with the relevant and stimulating range of learning
  opportunities and experiences within the subject area, consistent with
  their overall learning objectives;


• undertaking
  teaching duties as required by and agreed with the Commandant and to keep
  abreast of international developments within the academic discipline
  and/or professional practice of the subject area and to share this
  knowledge to shape curricular content, design and delivery;


• setting,
  marking and assessing work and providing feedback to participants;


• monitoring
  participants    progress   and   
  making     timely   
  reports   to   the    College
  Headquarters;


• coordinating
  staff development initiatives related to learning and teaching; and


• supporting
  students programmes on academic, career and personal development

How to Apply

Applications are invited
from qualified persons for the positions shown below. Interested and qualified persons are requested
to make their applications ONLINE through
the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs
portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke

Please Note:

• Candidates
  should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is
  an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of
  academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the
  advert should not be included


• Only
  shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted


• Canvassing
  in any form will lead to automatic disqualfication

The Public Service
Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution –
Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans
diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and
women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES,
THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Shortlisted
candidates shall be required to produce originals of
their National Identity Card,
academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.

It is a criminal offence
to present fake certificates/documents.

Serving officers shall be
required to produce the original letter of appointment to
their current substantive post during the

Applications should reach
the Commission on or before 15th May 2023 latest
5.00 pm (East African Time).