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 and... Qualification Must have: - Master’s degree in Information Technology of Computer Science with a specialization in either Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or Software Development. - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Computer Engineering. - Expected to have registered for a PhD degree in the relevant discipline. - At least two (2) years teaching experience at university level and demonstrated hands on skills in software development, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or databases; - Be registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable) Key responsibilities also include Reporting to: Dean, School of Computing & Informatics Duties and responsibilities: - Participate in curriculum development and review. - Prepare course outline to guide in the effective delivery and coverage of the syllabus. - Develop learning content to ensure adequate coverage of the course outline. - Teach Undergraduate, Diploma and Certificate courses. - Set, invigilate, administer examinations to test the understanding of course content and give progressive report to the Department. - Supervise students’ projects and attend defense meetings to enable them complete their studies successfully. - Carry out research, prepare publications and participate in conferences to disseminate knowledge generated. - Attract funding to the University to support research. - Facilitate field studies and assess students during attachments/trips/ internships. - Participate in official University meetings and functions. - Monitor class attendance sheets to ensure that students sitting for the examinations meet the required lecture attendance of more than four-fifth of all lectures before they can sit for their examinations. - Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
