Senior Lecturer Grade 13 (7 Position) – Open University of Kenya 22 views

Job Description for Senior Lecturer 

The Open University of Kenya aims to address the pressing issue of limited capacity in traditional universities by employing innovative teaching and learning methodologies, including online and distance education. By leveraging technology and flexible learning modes, the university seeks to accommodate a larger number of qualified students, enabling them to pursue higher education without the constraints of physical presence and limited campus capacities.

The University is established on the philosophy of quality education, technology and accessibility that advocates for inclusivity, flexibility, openness, and innovation. The philosophy makes the institution unique in addressing the Government’s national strategic needs for skills development that will drive socio-economic growth.

Senior Lecturer Grade 13 (7 Position) – Open University of Kenya

The Duties And Responsibilities Shall Include But Are Not Limited To:

1. Engage in research, publication, teaching, and student supervision to fulfill University objectives;
2. Develop grant-worthy research proposals for internal and external funding;
3. Collaborate with local, regional, and international partners to address societal issues;
4. Disseminate research findings through journal publications for public knowledge sharing;
5. Train, mentor, and evaluate students to ensure high-quality research output;
6. Review research proposals to enhance their grant attractiveness;
7. Serve as an external examiner to promote academic exchange and excellence;
8. Provide consultancy services to address community challenges and contribute to societal development;
9. Acquire patents for innovations to protect Intellectual Property rights;
10. Collaborate with staff to enhance course delivery quality and monitoring;
11. Develop adaptable teaching models to ensure effective and continuous learning;
12. Assess student progress through course evaluations and examinations;
13. Identify and procure relevant learning resources to enhance teaching quality;
14. Develop practical modules aligned with the curriculum for hands-on learning;
15. Initiate community development projects and establish funding linkages for University projects.

For Senior Lecturer To This Grade, One MUST Have: 

1. An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
2. At least three (3) years of teaching experience as a Lecturer or equivalent and research experience or six (6) years in research/ industry experience;
3. A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
4. Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent;
5. Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
6. Attracted research or development funds;
7. In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge of several fields.

All applicants should;

Submit their application online through the specific links provided:  Academic OUK Jobs Applications

Attach: Application Letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating (academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, list of publications, awards, scholarships, funding, membership to professional associations or bodies and linkages, valid email addresses, telephone contacts), Certified copies of Certificates, National ID, and other testimonials;

Provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees and ensure that you submit all reference letters as single scanned pdf file.

NOTE: The Terms of Service will be either Permanent and Pensionable or Contract, as shall be determined by the University Council.

Open University of Kenya (OUK) is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of either gender, persons with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit their applications so as to be received on or before 25th June, 2024. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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