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Lecturer - Orthodontics

Mount Kenya University (Mku)

full time Thika Posted 28 minutes ago

Qualification**

To qualify for appointment a candidate must have the following:****

Education, Skills & Experience;****

Must Have:**

  • Masters of Medicine in relevant area of specialization from a recognized academic institution.

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

  • At least three years teaching and research experience at a university.

  • Relevant Work experience in Industry

  • Registered and licensed to practice by the Relevant Professional Body.

  • An earned PhD degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited university OR being registered/registrable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree qualification will be an added advantage

  • Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.**

  • Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.

  • Examination Setting, Administration & Marking.

  • Deliver high-quality learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students through the preparation of teaching materials, the preparation of class methodology or activities, and the actual delivery of the curriculum in class.

  • Keep abreast of developments within the academic discipline or professional practice of the Subject area, and share this knowledge to shape curriculum content, design, and delivery.

  • Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials meet the defined learning objectives and that they are regularly reviewed for opportunities for improvement.

  • Ensure timely student assessment through the preparation, moderation, administration and marking of examinations.

  • Guide students at undergraduate and graduate level in identifying research topics, concept development, proposal development and supervision.

  • Ensure that accurate student records, including registers, reports, student assessment and achievement are updated in the Academic Management System.

  • Identify sources of funding through grant writing to advance research portfolio at the school.

  • Engage in publishing papers as well as attending, participating, presenting papers in workshops, conferences and professional seminars.

  • Collaborate with other researchers internally, nationally and internationally, for purposes of establishing research linkages and contribute to attainment of the school’s research objectives.

  • Responsible for administrative duties when called for including at not limited to leadership of academic programmes, membership of different committees, or being part of the management of the school.**