Senior Lecturer – Medical Surgical Nursing

About

The Senior Lecturer will develop, manage and monitor implementation of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences programmes and related university activities, including academic leadership, teaching, curriculum development, research, graduate supervision and academic administration. The role requires a PhD in Nursing, an MSc in Nursing – Medical and Surgical Nursing, Nursing Council of Kenya registration and a valid practice license, along with specified teaching, clinical and curriculum-development experience.

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on SmartRecruiters. Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience.

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Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions in the assigned area of expertise/teaching.
• Develop and update teaching materials, including digital content.
• Assess and grade students' assignments, exams, and projects while providing constructive feedback.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate students in their academic projects and research or any other areas.
• Apply and utilize modern teaching methods, including e-learning tools and student centered approaches.
• Engage in all departmental teaching activities including; timetabling, course-loading and moderation of exams, supervision and marking of exams and entry.
• Academic leadership of Departmental programs.
• Participate in designing and review of course curricula to align with academic standards and market needs.
• Identify programs that can be developed by the department and spearhead curriculum development.
• Conduct individual or collaborative research in the field of expertise for personal and departmental growth.
• Continuously publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, books, seminars or conferences.
• Identify and participate in seeking research grants and other funding opportunities to support academic projects.
• Identify and engage in fund-raising activities in the department.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and other institutional activities.
• Collaborating with other academics and lecturers to improve teaching methods and expand knowledge base.

Qualifications

• PhD in Nursing with 3 years of experience in academia or industry with relevant publication points.
• Master of Science in Nursing – Medical and Surgical Nursing.
• Evidence of participation in research activities.
• Evidence of having supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion.
• Must hold a valid practice license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity.
• At least 3 years post-PhD experience in teaching at the university level in nursing training.
• At least 2 years’ experience in clinical practice.
• Experience in curriculum development and evaluation.
• Experience in supporting a virtual learning environment.
• Facilitation skills.
• Interpersonal skills.