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Full -time Faculty in Criminal Justice / Criminology (2 positions)
Job Summary
The successful candidates will be reporting to the Chair, Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS). The incumbent will be expected to teach, conduct research and engage in community service.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach at undergraduate/graduate level in the specific areas of specialization as listed above.
- Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
- Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
- 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.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
- PhD in Criminal Justice / Criminology / Sociology (or)
- Masters in Criminology / Criminal Justice & Sociology with 3 years teaching experience.
- Skills in the use of digital technology in teaching and learning is an added advantage
Personal Attributes & Competencies
- Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined
- Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning
- Ethical and professional conduct
- 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
Adjunct Faculty – Criminal Justice / Criminology
Job Summary
The successful candidates will be reporting to the Chair, Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS). The incumbent will be expected to teach, conduct research and engage in community service.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach at undergraduate/graduate level in the specific areas of specialization as listed above.
- Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
- Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
- 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.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
- PhD in Criminal Justice / Criminology / Sociology (or)
- Masters in Criminology / Criminal Justice & Sociology with 3 years teaching experience.
- Skills in the use of digital technology in teaching and learning is an added advantage
Personal Attributes & Competencies
- Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined
- Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning
- Ethical and professional conduct
- 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
Adjunct Faculty – Sociology
Job Summary
The successful candidates will be reporting to the Chair, Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS). The incumbent will be expected to teach, conduct research and engage in community service.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach at undergraduate/graduate level in the specific areas of specialization as listed above.
- Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
- Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
- 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.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
- PhD in Criminal Justice / Criminology / Sociology (or)
- Masters in Criminology / Criminal Justice & Sociology with 3 years teaching experience.
- Skills in the use of digital technology in teaching and learning is an added advantage
Personal Attributes & Competencies
- Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined
- Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning
- Ethical and professional conduct
- 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.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the requisite qualifications and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply. 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 Friday, 5.00 pm, June 28, 2024 to:
Director of Human Resources,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs-shss@usiu.ac.ke
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