KCA University (KCAU) is seeking to recruit qualified and experienced academic staff for the positions of Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, and Lecturer within the International Business & Public Policy department. The successful candidates will be responsible for fostering an academic culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation while delivering high-quality education and contributing to the university's research output.
General Responsibilities
- Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials.
- Participate in the development, planning, and implementation of high-quality curriculum for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Participate in the development, administration, and marking of exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, achievement, and attendance in the management system.
- Provide advice, guidance, and feedback to students to support their academic progress.
- Conduct research and produce publications in reputable refereed journals.
- Participate in writing research proposals and applying for research grants.
- Contribute to departmental, faculty, and university-wide committees and policy formulation.
- Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff training activities.
- Foster partnerships, consultancy, and outreach initiatives to enhance the University’s visibility.
Requirements by Rank
1. Professor
- Qualifications: Earned PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in the relevant field from an accredited university.
- Experience: At least three (3) years of continuous teaching experience as an Associate Professor.
- Publications: Minimum of six (6) publications in reputable refereed journals since the last promotion.
- Supervision: Supervised at least three (3) Master’s and two (2) PhD students to completion.
- Funding: Attracted research or development funds as a Co-PI in at least two projects.
- Professional Status: Member in good standing with a relevant professional body.
2. Associate Professor
- Qualifications: Earned PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in the relevant field.
- Experience: At least three (3) years of continuous teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer.
- Publications: Minimum of five (5) publications in reputable refereed journals since the last promotion.
- Supervision: Supervised at least three (3) Master’s and one (1) PhD student to completion.
- Funding: Attracted research or development funds in at least two projects.
- Professional Status: Member in good standing with a relevant professional body.
3. Senior Lecturer
- Qualifications: Earned PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in the relevant field.
- Experience: At least three (3) years of teaching experience as a Lecturer OR six (6) years of research/industry experience.
- Publications: Minimum of four (4) publications in reputable refereed journals since the last promotion.
- Supervision: Supervised at least three (3) Master’s students to completion.
- Funding: Attracted research/development funds in at least one project.
- Professional Status: Member in good standing with a relevant professional body.
4. Lecturer
- Qualifications: Earned PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in the relevant field.
- Experience: At least three (3) years of continuous teaching experience at the university level, in research, or in industry.
- Publications: Minimum of two (2) publications in reputable refereed scholarly journals.
- Professional Status: Member in good standing with a relevant professional body.
