United States International University - Africa is located in the Kasarani area, off Thika Road in the suburb of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The university is an independent, not-for-profit institution serving 6512 students representing 69 nationalities. It offers 24 degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral level, all of which are accredi...

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Adjunct Faculty - Forensic Psychology

Job Summary:

The successful candidates will be reporting to the Chair, Department of Psychology. The incumbent will be expected to teach Psychology courses at undergraduate, masters or doctoral levels

• Design and deliver doctoral-level teaching in forensic psychology
• Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
• Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
• Develop course materials, case studies, and applied forensic simulations
• Evaluate students through examinations, research papers, case reports, and applied forensic assessments
• Participate in program assessment and reviews.
• Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.
• Engage in service to the University, the profession and to the community.
• Contribute to scholarly engagement in forensic psychology
• Integrate current legal standards with psychological assessment practice.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• Requisite skills in the use of digital technology and online teaching
• Self-motivated and highly-disciplined
• Good command of the subject area and pedagogy
• Ethical and professional conduct
• Emotional Intelligence/Emotional Regulation skills
• Technologically savvy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good research and writing skills
• Innovative and creative

• Earned Doctoral Degree in Psychology (PsyD, PhD or equivalent)
• Demonstrated expertise in forensic Psychology or Psychology and legal interface practice
• Prior teaching experience at postgraduate or doctoral level
• Research, Publications and supervision of post graduate students will be added advantage
• Requisite skills in the use of digital technology and online teaching