Senior Lecturer in Film Technology at KCA University (KCAU)

KCA University (KCAU) is a private, non-profit institution, founded in July 1989 as Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) to improve the quality of accountancy and financial management training in the country. KCAU is located on Thika Road in Ruaraka, Nairobi, Kenya. The institution also maintain...

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• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationMBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
• Experience3 - 6 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching&nbsp

JOB OBJECTIVE

• The job holder will be responsible for teaching and doing research on Film Technology, Cinematic Arts and related courses. The senior lecturer will also undertake duties in the school and departmental committees and support student projects and University activities in line with academic goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the Chair of the Department from time to time.
• Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests.
• Assist in developing learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and refer them to support services as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.
• Participate in supervising and assisting undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research work.
• Carry out research and produce publications, as well as other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in performance contracting.
• Participate in writing research proposals and applying for research grants.
• Contribute and participate in the development of departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counselling.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University-wide working groups or committees as and when requested to do so.
• Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills.
• Maintain proper records of students’ examinations, assignments, and continuous assessment tests, and ensure they are keyed in the examination records management system on time.
• Attend departmental, Faculty and University-wide meetings with other staff Members.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have a PhD in Film Technology, Performing Arts, Cinematic Studies, Fine Arts, or a related field from an accredited/recognised institution.
• Must have a Masters in Film Technology, Performing Arts, Cinematic Studies, Fine Arts, or a related field from an accredited/recognised institution.
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and progressive teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience.
• A minimum of four (4) high-quality publications in refereed journals since the last promotion to the rank of lecturer.
• Supervised a minimum of three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community.
• Demonstrated evidence of both national and international contribution through scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars, service in national/international advisory boards, etc.

WORK EXPERIENCE

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Digital media technology skills.
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence of high self-motivation and ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload.
• Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to working within the principles of integrity, culture, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to understand and manage the teaching process with excellent class management skills.
• Teamwork skills.

Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to KCA University (KCAU) on docs.google.com to apply