Africa Nazarene University
Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Kiswahili
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:
Adjunct Faculty, Kiswahili
Job Ref: ANU/KIS/01/12/2022
Academic Qualifications
- PhD in Kiswahili with a Masters in the same field.
Qualifications and Experience
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 at least 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 the University 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 course content. - 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, publishingfindings 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.
- Computer literacy and exposure to online facilitation
How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through the email recruitment@anu.ac.ke not later than 3rd January 2023 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.
In addition to your formal application, please note that you are also required to fill out the form in this link as part of the application process – Online Application Form.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and will be required to provide Clearance Certificates from Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Credit Reference Bureau, Kenya Revenue Authority, and Criminal Investigation Department.
NB: The position will require someone who is available to teach on campus/physical classes.
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