Openings at KCA University 

Education, Teaching  , Sales, Marketing, Retail, Business Development,

Associate Professor in Marketing

JOB OBJECTIVE

To facilitate quality learning through teaching, administration and academic advisory work and ensure an outstanding student learning experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lecturers, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the COD from time to time.
• Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams, assignments and continuous assessments tests.
• Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, Achievement and attendance.
• Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and referring student to support services as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.
• Participate in supervision and assisting of undergraduate and post graduate students in their research work.
• Carry out research and produce publications, as well as other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the Performance Management Contract
• Participate in writing of research proposals and applying of research grants.
• Contribute and participate in the development in the departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counselling.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University wide working groups or committee as, when requested to do so;
• Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills;
• Maintain proper records of students’ examination, assignments and continuous assessments tests and ensure they are keyed in examination records management system in time;
• Attend departmental, Faculty and University–wide meetings with other staff members;

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• An earned PhD Degree in relevant field from an accredited and recognized university
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and progressive teaching experience at University level as a Senior Lecturer
• A minimum of five (5) high quality publications in refereed journals since the last promotion to the rank of Senior Lecturer
• Supervised a minimum of four (4) post-graduate students to completion including at least one doctoral student
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer
• Registered with a relevant professional body where applicable
• Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community
• Evidence of both national and international contribution through scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars, service in national/international advisory boards

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent research skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Time management skills and attention to detail

Associate Professor in Human Resource Management

JOB OBJECTIVE

To facilitate quality learning through teaching, administration and academic advisory work and ensure an outstanding student learning experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lecturers, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the COD from time to time.
• Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams, assignments and continuous assessments tests.
• Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, Achievement and attendance.
• Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and referring student to support services as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.
• Participate in supervision and assisting of undergraduate and post graduate students in their research work.
• Carry out research and produce publications, as well as other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the Performance Management Contract
• Participate in writing of research proposals and applying of research grants.
• Contribute and participate in the development in the departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counselling.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University wide working groups or committee as, when requested to do so;
• Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills;
• Maintain proper records of students’ examination, assignments and continuous assessments tests and ensure they are keyed in examination records management system in time;
• Attend departmental, Faculty and University–wide meetings with other staff members;

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• An earned PhD Degree in relevant field from an accredited and recognized university
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and progressive teaching experience at University level as a Senior Lecturer
• A minimum of five (5) high quality publications in refereed journals since the last promotion to the rank of Senior Lecturer
• Supervised a minimum of four (4) post-graduate students to completion including at least one doctoral student
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer
• Registered with a relevant professional body where applicable
• Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community
• Evidence of both national and international contribution through scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars, service in national/international advisory boards

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent research skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Time management skills and attention to detail

Associate Professor in Financial Economics

JOB OBJECTIVE

To facilitate quality learning through teaching, administration and academic advisory work and ensure an outstanding student learning experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lecturers, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the COD from time to time.
• Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams, assignments and continuous assessments tests.
• Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, Achievement and attendance.
• Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and referring student to support services as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.
• Participate in supervision and assisting of undergraduate and post graduate students in their research work.
• Carry out research and produce publications, as well as other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the Performance Management Contract
• Participate in writing of research proposals and applying of research grants.
• Contribute and participate in the development in the departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counselling.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University wide working groups or committee as, when requested to do so;
• Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills;
• Maintain proper records of students’ examination, assignments and continuous assessments tests and ensure they are keyed in examination records management system in time;
• Attend departmental, Faculty and University–wide meetings with other staff members;

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• An earned PhD Degree in relevant field from an accredited and recognized university
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and progressive teaching experience at University level as a Senior Lecturer
• A minimum of five (5) high quality publications in refereed journals since the last promotion to the rank of Senior Lecturer
• Supervised a minimum of four (4) post-graduate students to completion including at least one doctoral student
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer
• Registered with a relevant professional body where applicable
• Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community
• Evidence of both national and international contribution through scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars, service in national/international advisory boards

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent research skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Time management skills and attention to detail

Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management

JOB OBJECTIVE

To facilitate quality learning through teaching, administration and academic advisory work and ensure an outstanding student learning experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach and facilitate learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
• Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams, assignments and continuous assessments tests.
• Participates in the development and implementation of academic policies, guiding principles, objectives and functions in accordance with the vision of the University
• Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, Achievement and attendance.
• Assist in requisition and management of inventories, tools and equipment used as learning resources
• Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their professional progress and referring student to support services as appropriate.
• Participate in supervision and assisting of students in their course work.
• Participate in writing of research proposals and applying of research grants in the relevant areas of the course.
• Contribute and participate in the development of departmental seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counselling.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University wide working groups or committee as, when requested to do so;
• Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills;
• Maintain proper records of students’ examination, assignments and continuous assessments tests and ensure they are keyed in examination records management system in time;
• Attend departmental, Faculty and University –wide meetings with other staff members;
• Represent the University positively to prospective students and stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• An earned PhD Degree in relevant field from an accredited and recognized university
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and progressive teaching experience at University level as a Lecturer or six (6) years research/industry experience
• A minimum of four (4) high quality publications in refereed journals since the last promotion to the rank of Lecturer
• Supervised a minimum of three (3) post-graduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent
• Registered with a relevant professional body where applicable
• Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community
• Evidence of both national and international contribution through scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars, service in national/international advisory boards etc. will be an added advantage

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent research skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Time management skills and attention to detail

Senior Lecturer in Finance

JOB OBJECTIVE

To facilitate quality learning through teaching, administration and academic advisory work and ensure an outstanding student learning experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach and facilitate learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
• Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams, assignments and continuous assessments tests.
• Participates in the development and implementation of academic policies, guiding principles, objectives and functions in accordance with the vision of the University
• Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, Achievement and attendance.
• Assist in requisition and management of inventories, tools and equipment used as learning resources
• Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their professional progress and referring student to support services as appropriate.
• Participate in supervision and assisting of students in their course work.
• Participate in writing of research proposals and applying of research grants in the relevant areas of the course.
• Contribute and participate in the development of departmental seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counselling.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University wide working groups or committee as, when requested to do so;
• Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills;
• Maintain proper records of students’ examination, assignments and continuous assessments tests and ensure they are keyed in examination records management system in time;
• Attend departmental, Faculty and University –wide meetings with other staff members;
• Represent the University positively to prospective students and stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• An earned PhD Degree in relevant field from an accredited and recognized university
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and progressive teaching experience at University level as a Lecturer or six (6) years research/industry experience
• A minimum of four (4) high quality publications in refereed journals since the last promotion to the rank of Lecturer
• Supervised a minimum of three (3) post-graduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent
• Registered with a relevant professional body where applicable
• Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community
• Evidence of both national and international contribution through scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars, service in national/international advisory boards etc. will be an added advantage

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent research skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Time management skills and attention to detail

Method of Application

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a detailed CV including three referees, academic and professional certificates, and a clear copy of your Kenya National ID and iTax certificate via email to hrjobs@kcau.ac.ke by 15th September, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.