Umma University is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education, serving both private and Government-sponsored students at undergraduate levels. The University operates from the main campus in Kajiado. In pursuit of being a Centre of Excellence in Teaching, Research and Community Service, Umma University invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced Academic professionals with an impeccable track record to fill the following vacant position; Lecturer for the SCHOOL OF EDUCATION.
Areas of Specialization
•    Geography    (1 position)
QUALIFICATION:
•    An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
•    Registered with the relevant professional body.
OR
•    A master's degree in Education Major in Geography from an accredited and recognized university.
•    With at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or research or industry.
•    A minimum of three (3) publication points of which at least three (3) should be from referred journal papers.
Duties and Responsibilities
•    Must have at least two areas of specialization or able to teach at least two different subjects.
•    To ensure that the teaching that you are involved is informed by contemporary research in the relevant field and develops the ability of students to engage in debate, critical discourse and rational thinking.
•    To ensure that students have an effective learning experience by providing high quality academic guidance and advice and by enhancing their employability.
•    To reflect critically on the teaching for which you are responsible, implementing improvements, disseminating good practice effectively to others, contributing to quality monitoring and enhancement and to professional accreditation processes as appropriate.
•    To work effectively as a team member, chairing committees and working groups and where appropriate super supervising or mentoring other members of staff.
•    To undertake professional development in support of teaching and applied research and if appropriate in support of student welfare and curriculum management.
•    Deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials.
•    Design, prepare and develop courses, modules and teaching materials.
•    Develop and implement new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research.
•    Assess students' coursework.
•    Set, mark and moderate examinations and assessments.
•    Supervise students' research activities, including final year undergraduate and Masters projects.
•    Involvement in committees and boards.
•    Contribute to professional conferences and seminars in your field of expertise.
•    Deliver sessions live online to support student learning and also to develop online learning resources.
•    Any other as assigned by your supervisor

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants are advised to send copies of their academic and professional certificates, certificate of good conduct and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant competence in the area of specialization. All application must be submitted to the address below on or before 18th Aug, 2024.
Applications, clearly marked “Application for the position of Lecturer (subject), must be submitted on or before 18th Aug, 2024 via email to https://recruitment.umma.ac.ke. Online applications ONLY.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to have a good conduct certificate.

Umma University is an equal opportunity employer. Women, marginalized groups and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply