Associate Professor at Laikipia University

Associate Professor at Laikipia University | Iko Kazi

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

Leads in the curriculum development and review process.
Develops appropriate learning and teaching materials to ensure effective delivery of the subject matter.
Leads in the development of research projects to extend knowledge of the relevant subject area.
Provides leadership in the provision of service to the community and the profession.
Leads in the discussion of examination results in departments, schools and senate (where applicable) to ensure effectiveness and general improved performance for each course.
Provides expert opinion in the areas of specialization for income generation projects at the University, national and international levels.
Prepares and delivers course outline, material and content to students.
Delivers lectures to undergraduate and post graduate students for knowledge acquisition and attainment of degrees.
Conducts continuous evaluation of student's course work to determine effectiveness of delivery of teaching and assess students' performance.
Maintains accurate records of students' attendance, assignments and continuous assessments for accountability and advising students on academic improvement strategy.
Leads in the innovation of activities and intellectual property in area of specialization.
Oversees undertaking of academic consultancies.
Undertakes editorial and review tasks in academic journals, books and book chapters.
Conducts internal moderation of exams.
Serves as patron to academic club's/student organizations.
Participates in ad hoc and statutory university committees.
Develops research projects to extend knowledge in the relevant subject area.
Undertakes well-funded research and publishes peer-reviewed articles, books and book chapters.
Leads in the translation and implementation of knowledge into practice.
Assesses student's performance and prepares students progress reports to help in decision making in regard to the academic progress of the students in question.
Leads academic seminars at departmental, school and inter-university levels.
Organizes learned conferences, symposia and workshops in the area of specializations.
Supervises both postgraduate and undergraduate research works.
Attends school and departmental meetings for proper management of the University.
Undertakes placement and supervises students on industrial attachment, teaching practice and internship.
Keeps prudent tabs on emerging developments in both research and teaching in the specific subject area.
Other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
Have a minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer or industry experience, of which at least thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including at least one (1) doctoral student.
Registration for a Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
Registration or be registerable by a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer.
Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
Served in the Grade of Senior Lecturer or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years.

Associate Professor at Laikipia University

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Associate Professor at Laikipia University

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