Umma University is seeking a qualified and experienced Lecturer in Nursing (Medical-Surgical Nursing and Pre-Clinical Sciences) to join its faculty. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, and student mentorship.
Job Responsibilities
- Student Teaching and Evaluation: Lecturing students, setting and moderating exams, administering tests, giving feedback, and ensuring coursework aligns with university guidelines.
- Research and Scholarship: Developing grant proposals, conducting academic research, and disseminating research findings through seminars, workshops, and conferences.
- Supervision: Supervising student research projects and postgraduate dissertations to completion.
- Mentorship & Guidance: Mentoring students and new colleagues in the department, taking students for mentorship trips, and offering academic guidance to weak students.
- Pastoral Care: Supporting individual student needs, acting as a personal tutor, and providing advice or appropriate referrals.
- Liaison & Networking: Participating in departmental meetings, conferences, and networking to secure student placements.
- Community Outreach: Organizing and evaluating community activities with students in line with university policy.
Minimum Requirements
- A Master’s degree in the relevant field from an accredited university.
- Earned PhD in any of these Nursing fields: Medical-Surgical / Mental Health Nursing / Paediatric / Oncology Nursing / Critical Care Nursing.
- A minimum of 3 publication points, of which at least two (2) are in refereed journal papers.
- At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a lecturer OR six (6) years of research/industry experience.
- Must have supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a lecturer equivalent.
- Active registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
