Professor – Psychology

Key Responsibilities

• To teach in areas allocated by the Head of Department.
  
• Design, develop, plan and deliver a range of programmes of study, sometimes for entirely new courses at various levels.
  
• Deliver high-quality lectures and practicals.
  
• Oversee clinical practice, providing students with real-world learning experiences and guidelines in hospitals or clinical settings.
  
• Review course content and materials on a regular basis, updating when required.
  
• Collaborate with academic colleagues on course development, curriculum changes and the development of research activities.
  
• Carry out research and write research grant proposals.
  
• Seek and participate in consultancies.
  
• Present research papers at national or international conferences and other similar events.
  
• Dissemination of research outputs.
  
• Provide mentorship and career guidance to students and staff.
  
• Ensure all academic activities align with the standards of the Nursing Council of Kenya
  
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.
  

Qualification and experience

• PhD/Doctorate in Psychology or equivalent degree qualification in a relevant area from an accredited university.
  
• Master of Psychology or equivalent degree qualification in a relevant area from an accredited university.
  
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology or a relevant field from a recognised/accredited University.
  
• At least three years of teaching/research experience at the University level as a Senior Lecturer.
  
• Accumulated at least 120 publication points*
  
• Supervised at least six (6) postgraduate students, two (2) at doctoral level to completion.
  
• Attended and contributed at academic conferences, seminars and workshops.
  
• Evidence of academic and research leadership in the area of specialisation through teaching and joint research publications.
  
• Evidence of continued research, postgraduate supervision and effective teaching.
  
• Evidence of a member of relevant professional bodies and awareness of national and international issues.
  
• Evidence of leadership and awareness of national and international issues.
  
• Attracted research funds as an Associate Professor or Associate Research Professor.