Background

Umma University is an established university in Kenya accredited by the Commission for University Education. The University has two campuses; Thika and Kajiado. Umma University offers courses in Computer Science, Nursing (Direct Entry and Upgrading), Business Management, Information and Communication Technology, Islamic Sharia, Islamic Banking & Finance ...

Job Responsibilities

One (1) refereed book in candidate’s professional area published by recognised publishers plus one (1) article OR Two (2) book chapters in an edited book in the relevant area and one (1) article in refereed journal OR Two (2) distinguished exhibitions or performance of original creation plus

Have a minimum of three (3) years’ work experience as Lecturer at University level or six (6) years as Research Fellow at Research institution /Industry experience.

Have supervised since appointment as Lecturer, at least three (3) post-graduate students to completion

Have attended and contributed at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.

Have evidence of continued research and/or effective teaching.

Have evidence of contribution to university/research institution through activities such as participation in departmental management, students’ academic/research advising, school or university/institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters. Be registered with the relevant profes

Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc.)

Publications

Must have published any of the following since the last promotion to Lecturer/Research Fellow: A minimum of; Three (3) articles in refereed journals for Senior Lecturer and five

Qualifications

Must have: An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification OR, in special fields, a Master’s Degree Qualification in the relevant field, from an accredited and recognized university.

Skills

Leadership and coordination at institutional, departmental, school and community level. Teaching and/or research and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students. Proposal, report and research paper writing.

• One (1) refereed book in candidate’s professional area published by recognised publishers plus one (1) article OR Two (2) book chapters in an edited book in the relevant area and one (1) article in refereed journal OR Two (2) distinguished exhibitions or performance of original creation
• Supervised at least three (3) post-graduate students to completion
• Attended and contributed at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
• Evidence of continued research and/or effective teaching
• Evidence of contribution to university/research institution through activities such as participation in departmental management, students’ academic/research advising, school or university/institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters
• Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc.)
• Published: A minimum of; Three (3) articles in refereed journals for Senior Lecturer and five

• Leadership and coordination at institutional, departmental, school and community level
• Teaching and/or research and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students
• Proposal, report and research paper writing

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification OR, in special fields, a Master’s Degree Qualification in the relevant field, from an accredited and recognized university