Lecturer (Plant Ecology) at University of Eldoret

Advert No:  UoE/AC/B/L/BS/24/01/2023

Requirements for Appointment.
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Earned a Doctorate Degree from University of Eldoret or a recognized accredited academic institution.
• In addition, the candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and a Master’s degree from University of Eldoret or a recognized accredited academic institution;

OR

• Must have a Master's Degree in addition to a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized academic institution plus at least 3 years of full-time teaching experience at the University level after obtaining a Master's Degree and at least 6 articles in refereed journals or a minimum of 16 equivalent scholarly publication points.
• No more than 2 articles should be in a single issue/volume of a journal/other scholarly publications.
• Those with a Master’s Degree should be registered for a Doctorate.
• Must show evidence of evaluated effective training
• Must be recognized and registered by relevant professional bodies.
• Evidence of affiliation to a professional body will be an added advantage.

Candidates from Research Institutions / Industries

• Must have at least 4 articles in refereed Journals or 20 equivalent scholarly publication points. Evidence of at least three (3) years of teaching experience at the University level or in research or industry.
• Not more than two (2) articles should be in a single issue/volume of a journal; 
• Those with a Master's Degree should register for a Doctorate; 
• Must show evidence of evaluated effective teaching; 
• Must be recognized and registered by relevant professional bodies.
• Evidence of affiliation to at least one professional body will be an added advantage.

Job Description
Job Purpose

• Reporting to the respective head of department, the position that requires the job holder to teach, supervise, administer and enter exams. To equip students with the necessary economic skills to prepare them for the job market and achieve the learning goals and objectives of the course.

Duties and Responsibilities as Lecturer amongst others will be:

• To contribute towards the achievement of the mission and vision of the University.
• To contribute effectively to the creation and circulation of knowledge through effective teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, research and outreach.
• Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programs.
• Supervise dissertations/theses at the graduate level for those with PhD.
• Participate in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Initiate, promote and participate in research projects.
• Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising. 
• Carry out administrative and other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned.