Umma University is an established university in Kenya accredited by the Commission for University Education. The University has two campuses; Thika and Kajiado. Umma University offers courses in Computer Science, Nursing (Direct Entry and Upgrading), Business Management, Information and Communication Technology, Islamic Sharia, Islamic Banking & Finance and Islamic Studies.

LECTURER REF: VA/UU/006/12/2023

Umma University is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education, serving both private and Government-sponsored students at undergraduate levels. The University operates from the main campus in Kajiado. In pursuit of being a Centre of Excellence in Teaching, Research and Community Service, Umma University invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced Academic professionals with an impeccable track record to fill the following vacant position; Lecturer for the SCHOOL OF EDUCATION.

Area of Specialization

• History

QUALIFICATION:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
• Registered with the relevant professional body.

OR

• A master’s degree in History an accredited and recognized university.
• With at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or research or industry.
• A minimum of three (3) publication points of which at least three (3) should be from referred journal papers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have at least two areas of specialization or able to teach at least two different subjects.
• To ensure that the teaching that you are involved is informed by contemporary research in the relevant field and develops the ability of students to engage in debate, critical discourse and rational thinking.
• To ensure that students have an effective learning experience by providing high quality academic guidance and advice and by enhancing their employability.
• To reflect critically on the teaching for which you are responsible, implementing improvements, disseminating good practice effectively to others, contributing to quality monitoring and enhancement and to professional accreditation processes as appropriate.
• To work effectively as a team member, chairing committees and working groups and where appropriate super supervising or mentoring other members of staff.
• To undertake professional development in support of teaching and applied research and if appropriate in support of student welfare and curriculum management.
• Deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials.
• Design, prepare and develop courses, modules and teaching materials.
• Develop and implement new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research.
• Assess students’ coursework.
• Set, mark and moderate examinations and assessments.
• Supervise students’ research activities, including final year undergraduate and Masters projects.
• Involvement in committees and boards.
• Contribute to professional conferences and seminars in your field of expertise.
• Deliver sessions live online to support student learning and also to develop online learning resources.
• Any other as assigned by your supervisor