Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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 ...

Responsibilities or duties

Student Support — Provide academic advising and mentorship to students; support student research and academic development. ● (iv) Stakeholder Engagement — Participate in academic conferences and professional forums; engage with industry and professional bodies.

Teaching Administration — Prepare and deliver lectures and academic materials in accordance with approved curricula; conduct assessments including examinations and coursework evaluations. ● (ii) Research and Publication — Conduct research contributing to advancement of knowledge; publish res

Curriculum Development — Participate in development and review of academic curricula; contribute to improvement of teaching methodologies.

Research and Scholarly Activities — Conduct research and publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed academic journals; participate in research projects and conferences.

Student Supervision — Supervise undergraduate research projects and assist in postgraduate supervision; provide academic guidance and mentorship.

Academic Governance — Participate in departmental meetings and academic committees.

Teaching and Learning — Deliver lectures, tutorials, and seminars at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; prepare course outlines, teaching materials, and assessment tools.

Participates in research grant applications and research funding initiatives, and ensures proper use of academic facilities and teaching resources.

Utilizes teaching facilities including lecture rooms, laboratories, and academic equipment.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

QualificationBA/BSc/HND

Experience needed

Experience

• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students; support student research and academic development.
• Participate in academic conferences and professional forums; engage with industry and professional bodies.
• Prepare and deliver lectures and academic materials in accordance with approved curricula; conduct assessments including examinations and coursework evaluations.
• Conduct research contributing to advancement of knowledge; publish research.
• Participate in development and review of academic curricula; contribute to improvement of teaching methodologies.
• Conduct research and publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed academic journals; participate in research projects and conferences.
• Supervise undergraduate research projects and assist in postgraduate supervision; provide academic guidance and mentorship.
• Participate in departmental meetings and academic committees.
• Deliver lectures, tutorials, and seminars at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; prepare course outlines, teaching materials, and assessment tools.
• Participates in research grant applications and research funding initiatives, and ensures proper use of academic facilities and teaching resources.
• Utilizes teaching facilities including lecture rooms, laboratories, and academic equipment.

• BA/BSc/HND