DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES

SENIOR LECTURER (JOURNALISM/ COMMUNICATION STUDIES):     GRADE 13A POST : 1        REF: TUM/ADVERT/EXT/RECR/1/SL/N/JCS/2024

Reporting To: Chairperson of Department

Professional Requirements

1. Must possess an earned PhD or equivalent Doctoral degree in Journalism /Communication Studies from an accredited and recognized university.
2. Minimum three (3) years University teaching and research experience since becoming a lecturer.
3. Must be registered and in good standing with a relevant professional body.
4. Must have supervised at least two (2) students at Master level OR one (1) Ph.D. level student to successful completion since becoming a lecturer
5. Must have at least six (6) articles in refereed journals with minimum impact factor of 0.5 since becoming a lecturer,

OR

One (1) University level book in the candidate’s professional area published plus three (3) articles published in refereed journals with minimum impact factor of 0.5 since becoming a lecturer

OR

One (1) University level book in the candidate’s professional area published, one (1) book chapter and two (2) articles published in refereed journals with minimum impact factor of 0.5 since becoming a lecturer,

OR

Four (4) articles published in refereed journals with a minimum impact factor of 0.5 plus one (1) patent/innovation since becoming a lecturer.

 6. Show evidence of having mobilized at least a minimum of Kshs.500,000 OR provide

evidence of having assisted an institution realize a minimum saving of Kshs.500,000 from your innovation/interventions since becoming a Lecturer

 7. Must provide evidence of computer literacy.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
2. Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programs and postgraduate dissertations/theses.
3. Supervise dissertation/theses at the graduate level
4. Develop undergraduate and postgraduate programs
5. Initiate, promote and participate in research projects
6. Participate in academic conferences /seminars/ workshops
7. Participate in preparation of Faculty/School development plans.
8. Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fund mobilization.
9. Provide services of Academic Leader.
10. Carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time

NB: The candidate will be subjected to external academic peer review in consultation with the respective faculty

REMUNERATION

The following Public University Salaries and House Allowance Structures shall apply: