Lecturer in Geography ( 2 Positions) at Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Reporting:

Reports to the Head of Department of Humanities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To work with HODs to identify and select courses which he or she is qualified and competent to teach during a semester/trimester;
• To teach a minimum of 10 units (two semesters) per academic year and to undertake extra teaching responsibilities as may be necessary;
• To submit to the HOD new/revised course outlines for units allocated at least two weeks prior to commencement of a semester;
• To ensure timeliness for appropriate reporting, entry and submission of evaluation and marks on time as per schedule;
• To ensure regular and punctual attendance of classes using biometric readers to aid in time management and ensure the same with students;
• Participate in curriculum development and review;
• To ensure regular review of his/her courses in conformity with quality assurance reports and emerging international best practice;
• To attend and effectively participate in Departmental, Faculty and University meetings and functions;
• To actively participate in Department/Faculty/University community service activities;
• To uphold the good image of the Faculty and the University in the manner in which he or she carries out his or her duties;
• To be committed to continuous improvement of the Department and Faculty.
• To perform any other official duties that may be assigned by the Dean, the immediate supervisor and University Management. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a PhD or its equivalent in Geography and Environmental Studies;
• Should have evidence of administration experience;
• Should be proficient in computer packages;
• Must have at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level;
• Must have published at least two articles in refereed journals or one university level textbook or two (2) book chapters.

The Person

• Should be a creative and innovative team player;
• Should possess good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Should be a person of integrity; morally upright and mature;
• Should be able to work under minimum supervision;
• Should have excellent team leadership skills;
• Should be flexible and adaptable enough to work in a multicultural environment;