PART-TIME VISITING PROFESSORS
Faculty/Directorate: CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION-CA (View All Jobs)
Thika Deadline Tue,01 Apr 2025Overview
Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) administrative centers located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.
MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the following Academic positions on a Part-time basis under the following category; Visiting Professors.
Professionals only interested in supervision of postgraduate students and sabbatical are also encouraged to apply.
AVAILABLE VACANCIES DEPARTMENTS & AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
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School of Clinical Medicine/ Bachelors & MSc programmes
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Medical School/ MBCHB & Dental Technology programme |
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School of Pharmacy / Bachelors Programme
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School of Nursing/ Bachelors, MSc & PhD programmes
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School of Public Health / Bachelors, MSc & PhD programmes
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School of Computing and informatics / Bachelors, MSc & PhD programmes
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School of Engineering, energy and the built environment/ Bachelors programmes
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School of Pure and applied sciences / Bachelors, MSc & PhD programmes
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School of Business and Economics / Bachelors, Masters & PhD programmes
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School of Education/ Bachelors, Masters & PhD programmes
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School of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management / Bachelors, Masters & PhD programmes
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School of Social Sciences / Bachelors, Masters & PhD programmes
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School of Law/ Bachelors & Master of Laws programmes
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Qualification
To qualify for appointment a candidate must have the following:
- An earned PhD degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited university;
- At least three (3) years teaching and research experience in a university.
- Relevant Work experience in Industry will be an added advantage
- Be registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable).
Key responsibilities also include
- 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
Requirements
How to apply:
- Interested applicants should provide the following information in the cover letter; Area of specialization (School and Department), Academic and professional qualifications, Work experience, availability (physical or E Learning), and preferred MKU Campus/ODEL Centre.
- Each application shall be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity card or passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. The University will verify authenticity of all academic certificates.
- Kindly note that Visiting Professors currently serving the University and wish to continue are also required to submit their applications through the same platform.
Terms of Engagement
- Successful candidates will be engaged on contractual basis as Visiting Professors. These positions will attract a competitive remuneration package.
- Successful candidates will be retained in the Mount Kenya University database for a period of 6 years subject to satisfactory performance of allocated duties and responsibilities.
Notes:
- Mount Kenya University is an equal opportunity employer.
- Candidates with foreign qualifications Must attach qualification recognition from the Commission from University Education.
- People with disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are encouraged to apply
- The University does not charge any fee for the whole recruitment and selection exercise.
- Any form of canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
- Only successfully candidates will be contacted.