KCA University (KCAU) is a private, non-profit institution, founded in July 1989 as Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) to improve the quality of accountancy and financial management training in the country. KCAU is located on Thika Road in Ruaraka, Nairobi, Kenya

JOB OBJECTIVE

To facilitate training and evaluation of the student, contribute to curriculum development, and conduct research in one or more areas of interest to the faculty.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the COD from time to time.
• Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests.
• Assist in developing learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and refer students to the support services as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.
• Participate in supervising and assisting undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research work.
• Carry out research and produce publications and other research outputs in line with personal objectives agreed upon in the performance appraisal plan.
• Participate in writing research proposals and applying for research grants.
• Contribute and participate in departmental and faculty seminars to share research outcomes and build interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counselling.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University-wide working groups or committees as and when requested to do so.
• Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills.
• Maintain proper records of students’ examinations, assignments, and continuous assessment tests, and ensure they are keyed in the examination records management system on time.
• Attend departmental, faculty and University-wide meetings with other staff members.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• An earned PhD in Information Systems/Information Technology or a relevant field from an accredited and recognized University.
• Have an undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Information Systems/Information Technology or a relevant field from an accredited and recognized University.
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and progressive teaching experience at the university level or in research or in industry.
• A minimum of two (2) high-quality publications in refereed journals
• Registered with a relevant professional body.

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent research skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Time management skills and attention to detail