Lecturer- Inclusive Education, School of Education- Thika Campus

Job Detail

Experience 3 Years
Qualifications PhD/Fellowship

Job Description

Qualification

A PhD Degree in Education from a recognized academic institution.
Master’s degree in Special Needs Education or Educational Psychology from a recognized academic institution.
Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education) in Inclusive Education, Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD), Physical Handicaps and Other Health Impairments (PH), Visual Impairments (VI), or Hearing Impairments (HI).
Three (3) years of teaching experience at the University Level.
Registration by the relevant professional body.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to Dean, School of Education

Duties and responsibilities:

Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
Administration of Continuous Assessment 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 the undergraduate and graduate levels 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 the research portfolio at the school.
Engage in publishing papers as well as attending, participating, and presenting papers in workshops, conferences, and professional seminars.
Collaborate with other researchers internally, nationally, and internationally, for purposes of establishing research linkages and contributing to the attainment of the school’s research objectives.
Responsible for administrative duties when called for, including, but not limited to, leadership of academic programmes, membership of different committees, or being part of the management of the school.