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Lecturer/Assistant Professor – Gaming and Animation
Job Summary
The successful candidates will be reporting to the Dean, School of Communication, Cinematic and Creative Arts, (SCCCA) and will be expected to teach, conduct research and engage in community service.
Key Responsibilities/Tasks
- Teach at undergraduate and graduate level in the specific areas of specialization.
- Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
- Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
- Design e-learning content for online academic programs.
- Participate in program assessment and reviews.
- Supervise students’ research (projects/ thesis/ dissertations) at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.
- Engage in service to the University, the profession and to the community.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
To qualify for appointment an applicant must have:
Lecturer
- At least a Master’s degree qualification in from an accredited University;
- At least three (3) years of teaching experience in a University or equivalent institution of higher learning;
- A minimum of 24 publication points as per the CUE Standards & Guidelines, 2014, of which at least sixteen (16) should be refereed journal papers.
- Been registered by the relevant professional body, where applicable.
Assistant Professor – Corporate Communication
Job Summary
The successful candidates will be reporting to the Dean, School of Communication, Cinematic and Creative Arts, (SCCCA) and will be expected to teach, conduct research and engage in community service.
Key Responsibilities/Tasks
- Teach at undergraduate and graduate level in the specific areas of specialization.
- Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
- Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
- Design e-learning content for online academic programs.
- Participate in program assessment and reviews.
- Supervise students’ research (projects/ thesis/ dissertations) at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.
- Engage in service to the University, the profession and to the community.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
Assistant Professor
- An earned PhD. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited University.
- At least 3 years teaching/ research experience at the university level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
- A minimum of thirty two (32) publication points a Lecturer/Research Fellow as per the CUE Standards & Guidelines, 2014, of which at least twenty four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
- Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion as Lecturer/Research Fellow;
- Registered by relevant professional bodies.
- Candidates with previous industry experience in non-profits, grant making organizations and government are strongly encouraged to apply.
Personal Attributes and Competencies
- Excellent computer background
- Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined
- Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning
- Managing ambiguity and emotions
- Managing technological change
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent listening and mediation skills
- Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent research writing skills
Assistant Professor – Broadcast and Multimedia Journalism
Job Summary
The successful candidates will be reporting to the Dean, School of Communication, Cinematic and Creative Arts, (SCCCA) and will be expected to teach, conduct research and engage in community service.
Key Responsibilities/Tasks
- Teach at undergraduate and graduate level in the specific areas of specialization.
- Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
- Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
- Design e-learning content for online academic programs.
- Participate in program assessment and reviews.
- Supervise students’ research (projects/ thesis/ dissertations) at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.
- Engage in service to the University, the profession and to the community.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
Assistant Professor
- An earned PhD. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited University.
- At least 3 years teaching/ research experience at the university level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
- A minimum of thirty two (32) publication points a Lecturer/Research Fellow as per the CUE Standards & Guidelines, 2014, of which at least twenty four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
- Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion as Lecturer/Research Fellow;
- Registered by relevant professional bodies.
- Candidates with previous industry experience in non-profits, grant making organizations and government are strongly encouraged to apply.
Personal Attributes and Competencies
- Excellent computer background
- Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined
- Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning
- Managing ambiguity and emotions
- Managing technological change
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent listening and mediation skills
- Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent research writing skills
Method of Application
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line of the email address the postiion applying for. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 to:
Director Administration,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs-sccca@usiu.ac.ke