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Lecturer - Sociology Of Education

Laikipia University

full time Nairobi Posted 2 days ago

PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS:**

For appointment to this post, a candidate MUST have the following academic and professional requirements: -

  • An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university;

  • Have published at least two [2] articles in refereed journals, and

  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body [where applicable].

OR

  • A Master’s degree in the relevant field an accredited and recognized university [in special cases] with at least three [3] years of teaching experience at the university level or in a research institution or industry; and

  • A minimum of twenty-four [24 publication points], of which at least sixteen [16] should be from refereed journal papers; and

  • Registered with the relevant professional body [where applicable]; and

  • Provide evidence of having registered for PhD and indication of progress on the same. 

Method of Application**

Qualified and interested applicants should submit to the undersigned: -

  • Five [5] hard copies of application letter containing email address, day time telephone contacts and, detailed Curriculum Vitae detailing academic qualifications; professional experience; membership to professional associations; and names; telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees; and certified copies of both academic and professional certificates.

  • In addition to the mentioned hard copies, submit a running PDF file [Soft Copy] of the whole package of application specified in one [1] above, to the email provided.

  • As applicable, referees’ confidential reports on the applicants’ suitability for the post should be sent to the under-signed via registered mail or courier or delivered by hand in an envelope marked with the reference for the post applied [For Example: "…FLEET DRIVER I - GRADE AD 4 REF. NUMBER: LU/AD/1/05/01/EA/TRANSPORT/2026…"] at the Top Left-Hand Side of the sealed envelope.

  • Teach and train in their area of specialization/expertise at undergraduate and graduate levels;

  • Supervise and mentor both students and staff in their area of specialization/expertise;

  • Lead research/innovation teams in area of specialization/expertise;

  • Provide strategic leadership in development, audit and review of academic programs and research activities in their area of specialization/expertise;

  • Be a member of the departmental and School academic board;

  • Develop teaching program in their area of specialization/expertise;

  • Solicit research funds and participate in funded research activities;

  • Participate in administration and management of departmental programs and activities;

  • Create networks, linkages, collaborations and partnerships with local, regional and international organizations in their area of specialization/expertise;

  • Participating in research conferences and seminars;

  • Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals;

  • Participate in the development of departmental budget;

  • Develop learning materials;

  • Develop research/innovation products for income generation;

  • Management and administration of examinations and assessments;

  • Offer career guidance and mentorship;

  • Perform any other related duty assigned from time to time; and

  • Any other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor.