Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students...
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Lecturers - Parklands School of Law
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationMBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
- Experience3 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching 
Qualification
Must have:
- An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in Law from a recognized/accredited university;
OR
- Master’s degree in Law with 3 years teaching/industry/research experience;
- Expected to have registered for a PhD degree in the relevant discipline.
- At least three (3) years of teaching/research/professional experience
- Evidence of research and publications will be an added advantage
- Specialization in Law & development or International Law will be an added advantage
Key responsibilities also include
Reporting to: Dean, School of Law
Duties and responsibilities:
- Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
- Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
- Examination Setting, Administration & Marking.
- Deliver high-quality learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students through the preparation of teaching materials, the preparation of class methodology or activities, and the actual delivery of the curriculum in class.
- Keep abreast of developments within the academic discipline or professional practice of the Subject area, and share this knowledge to shape curriculum content, design, and delivery.
- Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials meet the defined learning objectives and that they are regularly reviewed for opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure timely student assessment through the preparation, moderation, administration and marking of examinations.
- Guide students at undergraduate and graduate level in identifying research topics, concept development, proposal development and supervision.
- Ensure that accurate student records, including registers, reports, student assessment and achievement are updated in the Academic Management System.
- Identify sources of funding through grant writing to advance research portfolio at the school.
- Engage in publishing papers as well as attending, participating, presenting papers in workshops, conferences and professional seminars.
- Collaborate with other researchers internally, nationally and internationally, for purposes of establishing research linkages and contribute to attainment of the school’s research objectives.
- Responsible for administrative duties when called for including at not limited to leadership of academic programmes, membership of different committees, or being part of the management of the school.
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Mount Kenya University on recruitment.mku.ac.ke to apply