Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and...

Responsibilities or duties

You will be responsible for: -

• Plan, prepare and teach the units assigned, as outlined in the course outline in line with the course curriculum.
• Development of learning materials, timely preparation and submission of professional records and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Plan, develop and deliver appropriate learning plans for individual students.
• Assess students work and monitor their achievement
• Take part in the Course review process and adapt delivery patterns to meet student needs
• Examining and marking of Trainees’ Assessment Tests (C.A.Ts and end of term assessments) and timely uploading of marks in the MIS of the units assigned
• Carry out Practical instructions for trainees and maintaining their portfolios of evidence
• Supervising students during assessments
• Contributing to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum
• Participation in departmental meetings
• Other duties as may be assigned to you by your supervisor

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

To qualify for appointment a candidate must have the following:

• An earned Bachelor’s degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited university
• Be registered as a Trainer by Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority
• Be registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable).
• Have completed pedagogy training.

To qualify for appointment to teach short courses, a candidate must have the following requirements:

• An earned B2 Proficiency Level certificate or degree in the relevant language:
  • German: Goethe-Zertifikat
  • Italian: CELI (Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana)
  • French: DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française)
  • English: Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics
  • Kiswahili: Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics
• Experience with CEFR-aligned curricula and communicative teaching methodologies.

Experience needed

At least three (3) years teaching experience in a similar Institution.

Relevant Work experience in Industry will be an added advantage

Have at least two (2) years of teaching experience in a similar institution, preferably teaching up to B2 level.

• Plan, prepare and teach the units assigned, as outlined in the course outline in line with the course curriculum.
• Development of learning materials, timely preparation and submission of professional records and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Plan, develop and deliver appropriate learning plans for individual students.
• Assess students work and monitor their achievement
• Take part in the Course review process and adapt delivery patterns to meet student needs
• Examining and marking of Trainees’ Assessment Tests (C.A.Ts and end of term assessments) and timely uploading of marks in the MIS of the units assigned
• Carry out Practical instructions for trainees and maintaining their portfolios of evidence
• Supervising students during assessments
• Contributing to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum
• Participation in departmental meetings
• Other duties as may be assigned to you by your supervisor

• CEFR-aligned curricula
• Communicative teaching methodologies

• An earned Bachelor’s degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited university
• At least three (3) years teaching experience in a similar Institution.
• Be registered as a Trainer by Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority
• Relevant Work experience in Industry will be an added advantage
• Be registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable).
• Have completed pedagogy training.
• An earned B2 Proficiency Level certificate or degree in the relevant language (German, Italian, French, English, Kiswahili)
• At least two (2) years of teaching experience in a similar institution, preferably teaching up to B2 level.
• Experience with CEFR-aligned curricula and communicative teaching methodologies.