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 learning in the University to the highest quality through teaching, administration and academic advisory work and ensure an outstanding student learning experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach and facilitate learning at undergraduate through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by COD from time to time.
• Participating in developing, administering, and marking examinations, assignments and continuous assessment tests.
• Assisting 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 them to 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 as well as other research outputs in line with personal objectives agreed in the performance evaluation planning.
• Participate in writing of research proposals and applying for research grants.
• Contribute and participate in the development of departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building 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.
• Undertaking continuous professional development and participating 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 examinations records management system in time.
• Attend departmental, Faculty and University-wide meetings with other staff members.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have a Masters in Communication and Media Studies, Journalism, Fine Arts, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Pursuing a PhD from an accredited and recognized institution
• Be registered or registerable with a relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in practical teaching, still and motion graphics, electronic media editing, audio operations, sound design, lighting techniques, TV production,
• Proven Industry experience in creating digital media works.

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Must have knowledge of digital media and current trends in the industry.
• Should have knowledge on Current hardware and software for use in digital media.
• Should have skills in digital media technology and use.
• Strong communication skills