Lecturer in Literature: Department of Language and Performing Arts
Purpose of the Job:
Contribute to the scholarship and intellectual life of the University by teaching, conducting research, and mentoring students in line with the University guidelines.
Working Conditions:
- Hybrid teaching (online and face-to-face classes): Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.
- Earned Ph.D in Literature from an accredited University.
- At least three (3) years’ teaching experience at University level (both online and face-to-face) or in research/industry.
- A minimum of 24 publication points, at least 16 points of which should be from refereed journal papers.
- Evidence of active participation in school/departmental activities or demonstrated leadership in university activities.
- Membership in the relevant professional bodies.
- Evidence of ability to attract research funding is an added advantage.
Responsibilities:
- Training students in line with schemes, policies, processes, and procedures of the University.
- Researching to enhance the scholarship, visibility, and intellectual contribution of the University.
- Curriculum and programme development and review.
- Mentoring and nurturing students academically and spiritually.
- Mobilizing resources and building linkages with industry.
- Implementing best practices in teaching, training and research for improved performance and achievements.
- Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired university plans and culture.
- Ensuring consistent Christian behaviour in line with the university’s vision.
- Implementing best practices in teaching, training, and research.
- Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired University plans and culture.
- Ensuring consistent Christian behaviour in line with the institution’s vision.
Method of Application
Background Screening:
Daystar University conducts background screenings on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background Screenings.
Application Process
Those interested in this challenging and rewarding position should submit their applications addressed to the Vice Chancellor and attached a detailed curriculum vitae with names and contacts of 3 referees addressed to the recruitment portal link below on or before: 20th May 2024
All applications should be sent through https://recruitment.daystar.ac.ke/job/vacancies. OR email to recruitment@daystar.ac.ke Hard copies will not be considered.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.