Lecturer – History
University: Umma University
Location: Kajiado, Kenya
Umma University, based in Kajiado, is seeking qualified and dynamic academic professionals to join its School of Education. The university is looking for a Lecturer with expertise in History. If you have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in History, are registered with the relevant professional body, or hold a master’s degree with at least three years of teaching experience at the university level, you are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in History from an accredited and recognized university.
- Registered with the relevant professional body. OR
- A master’s degree in History from an accredited and recognized university.
- At least three years of teaching experience at the university level or research or industry.
- A minimum of three publication points, with at least three from referred journal papers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Must have at least two areas of specialization or able to teach at least two different subjects.
- Ensure that teaching is informed by contemporary research in the relevant field and develops students’ ability to engage in debate, critical discourse, and rational thinking.
- Provide high-quality academic guidance and advice to enhance students’ learning experience and employability.
- Reflect critically on teaching responsibilities, implement improvements, disseminate good practice, and contribute to quality monitoring and enhancement.
- Work effectively as a team member, chair committees, and contribute to professional development.
- Deliver lectures, seminars, and tutorials.
- Design, prepare, and develop courses, modules, and teaching materials.
- Develop and implement new teaching methods 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.
- Contribute to professional conferences and seminars in your field of expertise.
- Deliver live online sessions to support student learning and develop online learning resources.
- Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
How to Apply: For more information and to apply for the position, interested candidates should refer to the original job posting.
