Lecturer (Hearing Impairments)- School of Education at Mount Kenya University

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in Special Needs Education with a specialization in Hearing Impairments from a recognized/accredited university.
• A Master’s Degree in Special Needs Education from a recognized/accredited University.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Special Needs Education from a recognized/accredited University.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience at university level.
• At least 24 publication points of which 16 should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Be registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable).
• Demonstrated knowledge of deaf education and inclusive instructional strategies.
• Proficiency in Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) or willingness to attain it within one year of employment.

Desirable Competencies:

• Experience in inclusive or special education practice.
• Familiarity with audiological equipment and assistive communication technologies.
• Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Active membership in relevant professional bodies is an added advantage.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Head, Department of Special Needs and Early Childhood Education (SNECE)

Duties and responsibilities:

• 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.