Associate Professor - Information Communication Technology (ICT) at Laikipia University

LU/AC/SSAT/COMP/EA/09/7/2024

REMUNERATIVE PACKAGE FOR THE POSITION OF AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR – GRADE AC 14

• Job Title : Associate Professor - Grade AC 14
• Basic Salary: Kes. 180,337– Kes. 250,668 per month
• Other Allowances: As provided for in the terms of service.
• No. of Vacancies : One (1) for each Specified Area of Specialization
• Terms of Service : Successful candidate will be offered the adjacent remuneration package on three (3) years’ contract renewable subject to satisfactory work performance.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Supervise and mentor both students and staff in their area of specialization/expertise.
•  Lead research/innovation teams to extend knowledge in area of specialization/expertise.
•  Provide strategic leadership in development of academic programmes and research activities in their area of specialization/expertise within the department.
•  Be a member of the departmental and School academic board to provide leadership in their area of specialization/expertise.
•  Departmental development: Teach and train in their area of specialization/expertise at the appropriate level.
•  University development: Mentor and develop teaching programs and skills in their area of specialization/expertise.
•  Research and innovation, solicit funding and develop research programs and teams in their area of specialization/expertise.
•  Networking: Create networks with local regional and international organizations in their area of specialization/expertise.
•  Academic publishing: conduct scholarly and academic publishing.
•  Input into the department budget development in their area of specialization/expertise for departmental development.
•  Identify and develop research/innovation products for income generation in their area of specialization
•  Maintains accurate records of students’ attendance, assignments and continuous assessments for accountability and advising students on academic improvement strategy.
•  Create linkages and partnerships.
•  Develop research and academic programs.
•  Management and administration of examinations and assessments.
•  Offer career guidance and mentorship.
•  Undertakes editorial and review tasks in academic journals, books and book chapters.
•  Conducts internal moderation of exams.
•  Leads academic seminars at departmental, school and inter-university levels.
•  Organizes learned conferences, symposia and workshops in the area of specializations.
•  Supervises both postgraduate and undergraduate research works.
•  Undertakes placement and supervises students on industrial attachment, teaching practice and internship.
•  Keeps prudent tabs on emerging developments in both research and teaching in the specific subject area.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT:

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• An earned Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent degree in the relevant field/specified specialization from an accredited and recognized university; and be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the University as a Senior Lecturer; or Senior
• Researcher/Industry experience or equivalent.
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer or industry experience, of which at least thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including at least one (1) doctoral student.
•  Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Shown ability to utilize Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) systems.
• Computer literacy.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya 2010.