Part-time Lecturer – School of Agriculture and Biotechnology at Karatina University

About the Position

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to join the School of Agriculture and Biotechnology as a Part-time Lecturer. In this role, 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

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

Required Qualifications

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

Location

Nairobi, Kenya