Job Description

Africa Nazarene University (ANU)

Vacancies Annoucement: Professors, Associate Professors, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers

Africa Nazarene University (ANU) is a fully chartered, non-profit, Private Christian University and is part of a Network of 21 Higher Education Institutions sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene International, with a mission to provide a holistic education that develops individuals academically, spiritually, culturally, socially and physically, to equip them with an appropriate mix of skills, competencies and Christian values to enable them to go into the world well prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of their time.

The University seeks to engage suitable and qualified candidates to offer academic teaching and learning in the following areas:

Job Ref. No. ANU/CIT/01/22

Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer: Computer Science

School / Department: Department of Computer & Information Technology

Academic Requirements:

• PhD in Computer Science coupled with MSC in Computer Science.


• PhD student in the final stage of study would be considered.

Demonstrated proficiency in the following:

• Digital literacy for facilitation of technical courses through online learning


• Computer Programming, Advanced Computer Networking, Analogue and Digital Electronics, Advanced  Web Application Development, Advanced Databases, and Analysis of Algorithms.


• Industrial experience with professional certifications.

Job Ref. No. ANU/CJM/02/22

Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer: Criminal Justice Management

School / Department: Department of Criminal Justice and Security Management

Academic Requirements: PhD in Criminal Justice, Management, Criminology, Sociology.

Job Ref. No. ANU/EDU/03/22

Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer: Kiswahili

School / Department: Department of Education

Academic Requirements: PhD in Kiswahili.

Qualifications and Experience

Professor:

• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as an AssociateProfessor.


• A minimum of sixty (60) publication points as an Associate Professor or equivalent, of whichat least forty (40) should be from refereed scholarly journals.


• National, Regional, and international recognition for research.


• Supervised at least five (5) post-graduate students to completion, including at least two (2) doctoral students.


• Attracted research funds as an Associate Professor or equivalent.

Associate Professor:

• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Senior Lecturer orSenior Researcher or six (6) years senior research/industry experience.


• A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent, of whichat least thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals.


• National, Regional, and international recognition for research.


• Supervised at least four (4) post-graduate studentsto completion, including at least one doctoral student.


• Attracted research funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow.

Senior Lecturer:

• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer or Senior Researcher or six (6) years research/industry experience.


• A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.


• National, Regional, and international recognition for research.


• Supervised at least three (3) post-graduate students to completion as a Lecturer orequivalent.


• Attracted research funds as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.

Lecturer:

• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a lecturer or five (5) years research/industry experience with a track record of securing research funds.


• A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which atleast sixteen (16) should be from refereed scholarly journals.

General Expectations:

• Demonstrated Teaching skills as evidenced by student evaluation and peer reviews.


• Demonstrated evidence of success in some major non-teaching responsibilities at theUniversity or other reputable organization will be an added advantage.


• Conversant with online teaching and pedagogy.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.


• Review curriculum and course outlines and develop course and lesson plans.


• Prepare contact learning and online course materials and teaching aids.


• Employ various teaching methods (such as field studies, group activities, assignments, laboratory sessions, off class activities etc.) to help student learning and deliver coursecontent.


• Develop learning assessment plans.


• Supervise and guide undergraduate students, graduate students, internship, and research work.


• Participate in departmental research and conduct research in specialist areas, publishing findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media and participate in grant writing and collaborations.


• Advising students on academic, career, and any other related issues when required.


• Attending conferences, workshops and seminars, industrial linkages, and market outreach visits or related when required.


• Participate in departmental administrative and field operations and programs.

Personal attributes and competencies:

• Demonstrated alignment to the mission and vision of Africa Nazarene University.


• Student centered approach to teaching and learning


• Displays high commitment to work.


• Excellent communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal, organizing and planning skills.


• Excellent research writing skills.

How to Apply

Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through the email recruitment@anu.ac.ke notlater than 25th July 2022 enclosing a Professional portfolio, copy of National Identity Card, Curriculum Vitae with details of current post, salary and other financial benefits, certified academic and professional certificates, testimonials, names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be present or previous employer). Kindly indicate job title and reference number in the subject of the email.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and will be required to provide Clearance Certificatesfrom Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Credit Reference Bureau, Kenya Revenue Authority, and Criminal Investigation Department.

ANU is an equal opportunity employer, and any canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

The Vice-Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi

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