Part-time Lecturer – School of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies at Karatina University

About the Role

A dynamic team is expanding and seeking talented educators to join the School of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies. In this part-time lecturer position, you will teach in a specialized and established programme of study, imparting knowledge and skills to students through a range of delivery techniques designed to inspire engagement and facilitate effective learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach specialized courses using diverse delivery techniques to inspire and engage students for effective learning
• Interpret and synthesize curriculum content for clear dissemination to learners
• Prepare course outlines to guide effective delivery and ensure comprehensive syllabus coverage
• Develop learning content aligned with course objectives and outcomes
• Set, moderate, invigilate, and administer examinations to assess student understanding and provide progressive reports to the department
• Supervise undergraduate projects, dissertations, and theses at the graduate level
• Oversee other experiential learning programmes and student attachments
• Initiate, promote, and participate in research activities to generate new knowledge
• Assess and invigilate students during attachments, field trips, and internships to equip them with technical knowledge for future careers
• Monitor class attendance records to ensure students meet the required attendance threshold (more than two-thirds of lectures) before examination eligibility
• Present examination results to the Departmental Board of Examiners

Requirements for Appointment

• Earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in a relevant field from a recognized academic institution
• Demonstrated potential for university teaching and/or research
• Current registration with the relevant professional body as required by your field of specialization
• Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
• Masters degree holders registered for PhD studies may be considered