United States International University – Africa is located in the Kasarani area, off Thika Road in the suburb of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The university is an independent, not-for-profit institution serving 6512 students representing 69 nationalities
The successful candidates will report to the Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS). The incumbent will be expected to teach, research, and engage in community service.
Key Responsibilities/Tasks/Duties:
- Teach at the undergraduate/graduate level in the specific areas of specialization as listed above.
- Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
- Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
- Participate in program assessment and reviews.
- Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.
- Engage in service to the University, the profession and to the community.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
- PhD in the core areas above
- Requisite skills in the use of technology in teaching
Personal Attributes & Competencies
- Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined
- Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning
- Ethical and professional conduct
- Managing ambiguity and emotions
- Managing technological change
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent listening and mediation skills
- Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent research writing skills
