LECTURER, JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION (ONE POSITION)

Overview

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified 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) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.

In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the position of LECTURER, JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION

Qualification

Must have:

• PhD in Journalism & Mass Communication or an equivalent qualification from a recognized academic institution.
• Master’s Degree in Journalism & Mass Communication or an equivalent qualification from a recognized academic institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism & Mass Communication or an equivalent qualification from a recognized academic institution
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience in a recognized Academic Institution of higher learning.
• Be registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable)

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to the Head, Journalism & Mass Communication

Duties and responsibilities:

• Participate in curriculum development and review.
• Prepare a course outline to guide 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, and administer examinations to test the understanding of course content and give a progressive report to the Department.
• Supervise students’ projects and attend defence meetings to enable them to 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-fifths 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.