Catholic University of Eastern Africa Vacancies June 2012

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) is seeking to recruit dynamic, qualified and result oriented persons to fill the following positions in the following campuses:

1) Lang’ata Campus, Nairobi

a) Associate Professors

i. Development Studies (1 post)

ii. Project Planning & Management (1 post)

iii. Social Work (1 post)

iv. Political Science (1 post)

v. Sociology (1 post)

vi. Actuarial Science (1 post)

vii. Peace Studies (1 post)

b) Senior Lecturers

i. Development Studies (2 posts)

ii. Project Planning & Management (2 posts)

iii. Social Work (2 posts)

iv. Political Science (2 posts)

v. Sociology (2 posts)

vi. Actuarial Science (2 posts)

vii. Peace Studies (2 posts)

2) Gaba Campus, Eldoret

a) Lecturers

i) Marketing (1 post,)

ii) Management (1 post)

iii) Accounting (1 post)

iv) Finance (1 post)

v) Management Science (1 post)

Job purpose:

The job holders shall be expected to carry out research, teaching and supervision of students’ projects, theses and dissertations.

Reporting:

The job holders shall report to their respective Heads of Department (HODs).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To teach various courses as assigned by the HOD;
• To conduct research, publish and participate in seminars;
• To supervise students’ research work;
• To ensure that quality continuous assessment of students takes place and feedback promptly given to the students;
• To be available for students and staff for office consultation.
• To ensure regular review of courses in conformity with quality assurance reports and emerging international best practice;
• To attend and effectively participate in Departmental, Faculty and University meetings and functions;
• To actively participate in Department/Faculty/University community service activities;
• To uphold the good image of the Faculty and the University in the manner in which he or she carries out his or her duties;
• To be committed to continuous improvement of the Department and Faculty.
• To perform any other official duties that may be assigned by the Dean, the immediate supervisor and University Management.

Education and Experience:

(a) Lecturer

Must have a Master’s degree in their area of specialization;

• Must have a PhD.

Those without PhD should have the following:

• Should be a PhD candidate;
• Must have a Master’s degree in their area of specialization;
• Must have 3 years teaching experience as an Assistant Lecturer (full time) at University level;
• Should have published at least two (2) articles in referred journals or one University level textbook or at least two (2) book chapters since appointment as Assistant Lecturer;
• Must have evidence of participation in community service.

(b) Senior Lecturer

• Should have a PhD in relevant discipline;
• Must have taught for at least three (3) years in an internationally recognized university since promotion to lecturer;
• Must have an outstanding record of scholarship and academic leadership as evidenced by at least three (3) publications in scholarly referred journals since promotion to Lecturer;
• Have at least two (2) presentations at national or international conferences since promotion to lecturer;
• Supervision of at least four (4) masters theses since promotion to lecturer;
• Have demonstrated capacity to promote research, teaching and community service in a competitive environment.

(c) Associate Professor

• Have a PhD in relevant discipline;
• Must have attained at least the rank of Senior Lecturer with at least seven (7) years experience of teaching in an internationally recognized university;
• Must have an outstanding record of scholarship and academic leadership as evidenced by at least five (5) publications in scholarly referred journals since promotion to Senior Lecturer;
• Have at least four (4) presentations at national or international conferences since promotion to Senior Lecturer;
• Supervision of at least five (5) masters theses and/or PhD dissertations since promotion to Senior Lecturer;
• Must have taught for at least three (3) years in an internationally recognized university since promotion to Senior Lecturer;
• Have demonstrated capacity to promote research, teaching and community service in a competitive environment.

The Person(s):

• Must demonstrate high level of maturity and integrity;
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Have excellent computer skills;
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision;
• Be ready to work closely with students.

How to apply:

Application with curriculum vitae giving full details of the applicant including present post and salary, certified copies of testimonials and names of three (3) referees knowledgeable on the applicant’s competence should be submitted to:

The Human Resources Manager,
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
P.O. Box 62157, 00200

Nairobi-Kenya

E-mail: hr@cuea.edu by 27th June 2012.

www.cuea.edu

Applicants are requested to ask their referees to send their written recommendations directly to the Human Resources Manager before the stipulated deadline.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted

Prof. Justus Mbae

Deputy Vice-Chancellor / Academic