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 Marketing department. These roles are pivotal to building a strong academic culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation, contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate learning environments.
General Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching and Learning: Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, and other assigned learning situations.
- Curriculum Development: Participate in the development, planning, and implementation of high-quality curricula for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Research and Innovation: Attract research funding through grants and collaborations, lead research teams, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Carry out research and produce publications in reputable refereed journals.
- Student Supervision: Supervise and assist undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research work.
- Assessment: Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests, ensuring records are maintained accurately in the university system.
- Professional Development: Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff training activities to update and enhance skills.
- Institutional Service: Serve on university committees, boards, and the senate; contribute to policy formulation and decision-making; and foster partnerships and outreach initiatives.
Position-Specific Requirements
1. Professor
- Experience: At least three (3) years of continuous teaching experience at a University as an Associate Professor.
- Publications: A minimum of six (6) publications in reputable refereed journals or equivalent since the last promotion.
- Supervision: Supervised a minimum of three (3) Master’s and two (2) PhD students to completion since the last appointment.
- Funding: Attracted research or development funds as at minimum a Co-PI in at least two projects.
2. Associate Professor
- Experience: At least three (3) years of continuous teaching experience at a University as a Senior Lecturer.
- Publications: A minimum of five (5) publications in reputable refereed journals or equivalent since the last promotion.
- Supervision: Supervised a minimum of three (3) Master’s and one (1) PhD students to completion.
- Funding: Attracted research or development funds as a researcher in at least two projects.
3. Senior Lecturer
- Experience: At least three (3) years of continuous teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer OR six (6) years of research/industry experience.
- Publications: A minimum of four (4) publications in reputable refereed journals or equivalent since the last promotion.
- Supervision: Supervised at least three (3) Master’s students to completion as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
- Funding: Attracted research or development funds as a researcher in at least one project.
4. Lecturer
- Experience: At least three (3) years of continuous teaching experience at the university level, in research, or in industry.
- Publications: A minimum of two (2) publications in reputable refereed scholarly journals.
General Qualifications
- An earned PhD or equivalent earned doctoral degree in Marketing or a relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
- Registered and a member in good standing with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
- Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community.
- Contributions to scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars, and advisory boards.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link provided in the application section. Ensure all certifications and academic records are available for verification during the process.
