Mount Kenya University (MKU) is seeking a Lecturer in Physiology to join the Department of Physiology. Reporting to the Head, Department of Physiology, the successful candidate will participate in teaching, curriculum development, research, student supervision, and academic administration across Undergraduate, Diploma, and Certificate courses.
Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in curriculum development and review.
Prepare a course outline to guide the effective delivery and coverage of the syllabus.
Develop learning content to ensure adequate coverage of the course outline.
Teach Undergraduate, Diploma, and Certificate courses.
Set, invigilate, and administer examinations to test the understanding of course content and give a progressive report to the Department.
Supervise students' projects and attend defence meetings to enable them to complete their studies successfully.
Carry out research, prepare publications, and participate in conferences to disseminate knowledge generated.
Attract funding to the University to support research.
Facilitate field studies and assess students during attachments/trips/internships.
Participate in official University meetings and functions.
Monitor class attendance sheets to ensure that students sitting for the examinations meet the required lecture attendance of more than four-fifths of all lectures before they can sit for their examinations.
Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
Masters of Medicine in Physiology from a recognized academic institution.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB).
At least three years teaching and research experience in a recognized Academic Institution.
Relevant work experience in Industry.
Registered and licensed to practice by the Relevant Professional Body.
An earned PhD degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited university OR being registered/registrable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree qualification will be an added advantage.
