Mathematics LecturerJob in Kenya

Job Title: Mathematics Lecturer Job Summary: To carry out research, teach, supervise students’ projects/theses/ dissertations and undertake community service. Reporting: The job holder reports to the HOD Duties and Responsibilities: To work with HODs to identify and select courses which he or she is qualified and competent to teach during a semester/ trimester; To submit to the HOD new / revised course outlines for units allocated at least two weeks prior to commencement of a semester; To ensure regular and punctual attendance of classes and ensure the same with students; To ensure that quality continuous assessment of students takes place and feedback promptly given to the students; To ensure that examination drafts are prepared in good time for moderation and that you also proofread these examinations timely; To ensure that examinations are marked and results are returned in good time for moderation by the DEB and FEB; To participate in meetings to moderate examinations results; To be available for students and staff for office consultation. Office consultation hours must be prominently displayed on his or her office door and strictly adhered to; To ensure nomination/ election of students class representatives and submission of their names to the HOD; To ensure regular review of his or her courses in conformity with quality assurance reports and emerging international best practice; To prepare and submit programme of personal growth and development to the HOD on semester basis; To attend and effectively participate in the following meetings: 1. DAB/DEB 2. FAB/FEB 3. Student assemblies. 4. Any ad hoc Meetings called by the
Department, Faculty and University. To actively participate in internal and external seminars and present reports of research activities in the seminars; To work out library needs (journals, books and cases) for his or her course units and submit them to the HOD and likewise to solicit donation of books
to the library; To actively participate in Department/Faculty/ University community service activities; To consult with the HODs on all issues where clarity is considered lacking and/ or a matter may not be clear to him or her; Strictly observe the policies of the Faculty and/or University in line with the University vision, mission and strategic direction; To uphold the good image of the Faculty and the University in the manner in which he or she carries out his or her duties; To be committed to continuous
improvement of the Department and Faculty. He or she shall not engage in remunerative external activities without express requisite authority of University Management; To perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Dean, HOD and University Management. Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Competencies: Must have a PhD in applied mathematics or equivalent academic doctoral degree; OR A Master’s degree in applied mathematics with at least two (2) articles published in referred journals or one (1) University level textbook or two (2) book chapters since appointment as Assistant Lecturer; Evidence of participation in community service; Must be a mature person with high degree of integrity and moral standards; Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Must be able to work with minimum supervision; Ability to guide, counsel and mentor students. Application Process Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com before end of day 17 August 2013. Only short listed candidates will be contacted