Tutorial Fellow - Subject Methods Physical Education

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Dean, School of Education, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Adhering to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
• Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests (CATs).
• Examination setting, administration, and marking.
• Delivering high-quality learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students through the preparation of teaching materials, class methodology or activities, and the actual delivery of the curriculum in class.
• Keeping abreast of developments within the academic discipline or professional practice of the Subject area, and sharing this knowledge to shape curriculum content, design, and delivery.
• Ensuring that content, methods of delivery, and learning materials meet the defined learning objectives and are regularly reviewed for opportunities for improvement.
• Ensuring timely student assessment through the preparation, moderation, administration, and marking of examinations.
• Guiding students at undergraduate and graduate levels in identifying research topics, concept development, proposal development, and supervision.
• Ensuring that accurate student records, including registers, reports, student assessment, and achievement, are updated in the Academic Management System.
• Identifying sources of funding through grant writing to advance the research portfolio at the school.
• Engaging in publishing papers as well as attending, participating, and presenting papers in workshops, conferences, and professional seminars.
• Collaborating with other researchers internally, nationally, and internationally, for purposes of establishing research linkages and contributing to the attainment of the school’s research objectives.
• Handling administrative duties when called for, including leadership of academic programmes, membership of different committees, or being part of the management of the school.

Requirements

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Must be registered for a PhD in the area of specialization.
• Possession of a Master’s Degree in a relevant area of specialization from a recognized academic institution.
• Possession of a Bachelor of Education (Arts/Science).
• Active registration by a relevant professional body.
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the University Level.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Mount Kenya University recruitment portal. To apply, visit the portal at recruitment.mku.ac.ke.