Senior Lecturer, Communication, Job in Kenya

The Co-operative
University of Kenya (CUK) is a Public University established under The
Universities’ Act 2012. CUK is located in Karen, approximately 20 KM from
Nairobi City Centre, in a conducive environment for academic engagement and
learning. The Vision of the University is to be a leading University in
Co-operative Training, Education, Research and Innovation; whereas the Mission
of the University is to produce competent human capital through quality
education, training, research & innovation, and empower communities through
outreach for socio-economic transformation.

The Co-operative
University of Kenya invites applications from suitably qualified and
experienced persons with excellent credentials to fill the following vacant
positions;

Senior Lecturer,
Communication – Grade 13 – CUK/AA/SBE/DEE/COMM./SL./6/23 (1)

Remuneration: Basic Salary
per month range: Kshs. (144, 450 – 200,918 /=)

House Allowance per month:
Kshs. (58,972/=)

Qualifications

• Must possess an earned PhD, Masters and Bachelors Degree in Communication
  or related field from an accredited/recognized University;


• Must possess at least three (3) years teaching/research
  experience at Lecturer or Research Fellow level with a proven track record
  of exemplary performance;


• Must have successfully supervised at least three (3) Masters
  level or one (1) PhD level student to completion since the last
  appointment;


• Must have published at least three (3) papers in peer
  refereed journals or three (3) chapters in a scholarly book or one (1)
  scholarly book since the last appointment;


• Must be a member of a relevant professional body; and


• Must demonstrate evidence of attracting research funds,
  development and review of

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate students and or postgraduate (in
  writing good academic proposal and publications) and supervise students’
  research;


• Preparing learning and teaching materials to enable better
  delivery of content and achievement of the objectives of the course;


• Delivering the course content to students through lectures
  ensuring that they follow the curriculum objectives;


• Evaluating the delivery models and make appropriate
  improvements to ensure quality teaching and learning;


• Setting, moderating, invigilating and marking exams in order
  to gauge the effectiveness of teaching and learning;


• Carrying out a needs assessment for curriculum; identify the
  content gaps in order to produce competent graduates;


• Developing and reviewing the curriculum and ensure that it
  complies with the Commission for University Education guidelines and that
  is relevant to the job market and the standing of the University;


• Carrying out research in their areas of specialization by
  writing grant proposals, publishing and disseminating research results to
  create and enhance knowledge;


• Disseminating research result through publications,
  conferences, workshops to make knowledge accessible to the public;


• Managing research grants and project, prepare budgets for the
  respective funds and ensure good and appropriate use of the same;


• Developing work plans and timelines to ensure the objectives
  of the research are well achieved;


• Preparation of reports as required by funding agencies g.
  financial reports and research output;


• Provision of consultancy services with key stakeholders in
  areas of expertise for improved social-economic development;


• Creating, maintaining and expanding linkages with both local
  and international through networking to improve individual and
  institutional visibility;


• Serving as an expert in local and international committees
  and panels ensuring appropriate dissemination of knowledge;


• Participation in the University open day, field day,
  exhibition for the enhancements of the image of the University.


• In addition, applicants should demonstrate:


• Ability to teach/conduct research and supervise students
  and/or staff;


• Ability to design and develop academic programmes and curricula;


• Leadership skills;


• Communication skills; v Interpersonal skills;


• Ability to work under pressure skills; 


• Problem- solving skills;


• Conflict management;


• Supervisory skills.

How to apply

Applicants should:

• Visit the University website cuk.ac.ke at the footer under the
  IMPORTANT LINKS section, CLICK the ONLINE RECRUITMENT PORTAL tab, log in,
  fill in the application form, submit the form alongside other required
  documents as one (1) attachement.
  Submission of the online application and the attachments is MANDATORY;


• Submit one (1) hard copy of the letter of application,
  certificates, testimonials, the updated curriculum vitae to include full
  details of academic, professional qualifications, working experience,
  membership in professional bodies, current salary, names and addresses of
  three referees;


• Academic staff should attach:


• Evidence of publications, patents and innovations;


• Evidence of supervision of postgraduate students;


• Evidence of curricula developed;


• Evidence research funds attracted; and


• Evidence of research/consultancy


• Clearly indicate the position and the reference number on the
  application letter and on the envelope which should be addressed to:

The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Finance, Planning &
Administration The Co-operative University of Kenya

P.O. Box 24814-00502

Karen- Kenya

 Recommendations from at
least three (3) referees should be sent separately to the address above on or
before Friday, 14^th July 2023 at 00 noon;

All applications must be
received by Friday, 14^th July, 2023 at 12.00 noon. Applications
received later than this period will not be considered;

Candidates with academic
qualifications obtained from foreign Universities will be expected to submit
recognition and equation of certificates by The Commission of University
Education (CUE).

Note 1:   The
Co-operative University of Kenya is an Equal opportunity employer; Female
applicants, persons with disabilities and those from marginalized areas
are encouraged to apply.

Note 2:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note 3:     Successful
candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of

the Constitution of Kenya
2010 including submission of submit VALID AND CURRENT clearance
certificates from the following:

1. Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal
   Investigations (DCI);


2. Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;


3. Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;


4. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and


5. Report from an Approved Credit Reference

Note 4:   The
University shall conduct a background check for successful candidates within
the provisions of the Data Protection Act.