Full-time Lecturer - Institute for Social Communication at Tangaza University College

Position Summary:

• To deliver teaching, learning and assessment and contribute to the effectiveness and success of the relevant subject area working closely with Section Leaders and the Dean.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide the highest quality teaching, learning and assessment to learners using the most appropriate and innovative methods.
• Expected to teach ten (10) courses of three credits per year across the Institute and supervise a Maximum of 10 students per semester.
• Be available to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course syllabus each semester.
• To produce the highest quality learning and assessment materials and assignments and use the most up to date and appropriate resources to support learning and assessment.
• Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with Tangaza regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines.
• Providing academic advising and mentoring students.
• To undertake formal assessment of learner achievement and offer clear and timely feedback on progress and opportunities for progression to learners.
• To assist the director and team in the planning and costing of new programmes taking into account curriculum changes and labour market requirements and other relevant factors.
• Develop course curriculum, course handouts, lectures and presentations. Work with other faculty and administrators in developing program curriculum, standards, and policies.
• To contribute to curriculum development and establishing a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Participating in University leadership, governance, and operational activities.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, staff, and community members
• To contribute to the marketing and promotion of courses in the Institute.
• Meet all classes and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated times. A faculty member should inform the supervisor if he or she is unable to meet a class on time.

Qualifications and Experience

• A PhD holder in Mass Media and Communication, Journalism, Media Studies or any related field.
• At least three years of teaching experience in higher learning institution (s) in such areas as indicated above.
• A record of academic achievement in the discipline.

Key Competencies and skills

• Have hands on skills on audio &video production, print, and film production.
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students and the broader Educational and professional communities.
• Skills on Studio technical management and operations will be an added advantage.
• Readiness to commit and abide by the policies that govern Tangaza University as would be entrenched in the TU’s full-time faculty job description.