Tutorial Fellow Grade 11 ( 8 positions) – Open University of Kenya 29 views

Job Description for Tutorial Fellow

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.

Tutorial Fellow Grade 11 ( 8 positions) – Open University of Kenya

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

1. Develop research proposals and publish problem-solving publications;
2. Attend conferences to share knowledge and build collaborations;
3. Provide consultancy services connecting with industry;
4. Supervise research projects and evaluate Undergraduate project defenses;
5. Foster collaborations with industry and other universities;
6. Manage grants, research teams, and project expenses;
7. Conduct practical activities for real-world learning and design experiments;
8. Prepare course outlines and recommend relevant teaching materials;
9. Provide learner support, curate content, and develop teaching materials aligned with the syllabus;
10. Lecture to explain course content and set/administer assessments and exams;
11. Moderate and invigilate exams to ensure fairness, mark exams, and grade students;
12. Mentor students in their Undergraduate projects and supervise student attachments/internships;
13. Present articles at relevant forums and engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities like environmental conservation;
14. Plan weekly course content delivery and participate in Departmental and School Boards;
15. Support student innovations for entrepreneurship and social progress.

   For Tutorial Fellow To This Grade, One MUST Have: 

1. A Masters and Bachelor’s degree qualifications in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
2. A minimum period of three (3) years relevant work experience in the Grade of Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant or a comparable position;
3. Be registered or registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent doctoral degree qualification;
4. Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
5. In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields;
6. Proficiency in ICT.

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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