Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. The university is seeking to recruit qualified Part-time Tutors to teach various units including those in the Office Assistant program and language short courses.
Responsibilities
Instruction: Plan, prepare and teach the units assigned as outlined in the course curriculum.
Learning Materials: Develop learning materials and ensure timely preparation and submission of professional records.
Student Monitoring: Maintain records to monitor student progress, achievement, and attendance.
Individualized Learning: Plan and deliver appropriate learning plans for individual students.
Assessment: Assess student work and monitor their achievement; supervise students during assessments.
Curriculum Review: Participate in the Course review process and adapt delivery patterns to meet student needs.
Grading: Examine and mark Trainees’ Assessment Tests (C.A.Ts and end of term assessments) and timely upload marks in the Management Information System (MIS).
Practical Training: Carry out practical instructions for trainees and maintain their portfolios of evidence.
Departmental Support: Contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of a high-quality curriculum and participate in departmental meetings.
Requirements
For General Tutors:
An earned Bachelor’s degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited university.
At least three (3) years of teaching experience in a similar institution.
Must be registered as a Trainer by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).
Completion of pedagogy training.
Registration by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable).
Relevant work experience in the industry will be an added advantage.
For Language Short Course Tutors:
An earned B2 Proficiency Level certificate or degree in the relevant language:
German: Goethe-Zertifikat
Italian: CELI (Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana)
French: DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française)
English: Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics
Kiswahili: Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics
At least two (2) years of teaching experience in a similar institution, preferably teaching up to B2 level.
Experience with CEFR-aligned curricula and communicative teaching methodologies.
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the Mount Kenya University recruitment portal at recruitment.mku.ac.ke. Ensure you meet the TVETA registration requirements before applying.