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 the undergraduate level through lectures, seminars,, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by COD from time to time.
• Participate in developing, administering, and marking examinations, assignments and continuous assessment tests.
• Assist in the development of 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.
• Contributing 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.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Pursuing a PhD from an accredited and recognized institution
• Must have a Masters in Theatre Arts, Dramatic Arts, Performing Arts, Music and Dance Film Technology, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts or a related field,
• Be registered or registerable with a relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in practical teaching in acting, directing, lighting design, production design, sound design, Costume and Make-up Design, Set Design and construction,
• Proven Industry experience in the Theatre Industry

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Must have knowledge of current theatre trends in the industry and be committed to staying updated with the latest trends and developments in the field of performing arts.
• Should be innovative and bring new ideas and creative approaches to teaching
• Performing Arts.
• Should have a strong sense of artistic vision and the ability to inspire students to explore and develop their own creative ideas.
• Strong communication skills