Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice at

2 months ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya KCA University (KCAU) Full time

KCA University (KCAU) is a private, non-profit institution, founded in July 1989 as Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) to improve the quality of accountancy and financial management training in the country.

KCAU is located on Thika Road in Ruaraka, Nairobi, Kenya.

JOB OBJECTIVE
The holder of this position will be required to teach and conduct research on Criminology and Criminal Justice courses. The lecturer will also undertake duties in the school and departmental committees and support student projects and University activities in line with academic goals

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the COD from time to time.

Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests.

Assist in developing learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.

Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and refer them to the support services as appropriate.

Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.
Participate in supervising and assisting undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research work.

Carry out research and produce publications, as well as other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the performance appraisal plan.

Participate in writing research proposals and applying for research grants.

Contribute and participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.

Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counselling.
Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University-wide working groups or committees as and when requested to do so.
Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills.

Maintain proper records of students' examinations, assignments, and continuous assessment tests and ensure they are keyed to the examination records management system on time.

Attend departmental, faculty and University-wide meetings with other staff members.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Must have a PhD in Criminology or PhD in Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited and recognized institution
Must have a Masters in Criminology and Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited and recognized institution.
Be registered or registerable with a relevant professional body.
At least 5 years of teaching experience from a recognized institution with supervision experience.
A minimum of two (2) high-quality publications in refereed journals.
Must have proven research and grant writing skills for previous works.

Must have presented and published papers in accredited conferences and journals in line with Criminology and Criminal justice and related studies.

Must demonstrate a deep understanding of Criminology content and awareness of contemporary trends, debates, and research.
Proven experience in teaching criminology.

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Mastery of theories and concepts related to crime, criminal behaviour, criminal justice systems, and societal responses to crime.

Ability to conduct and publish original research in criminology and criminal justice, contributing to academic knowledge and policy development.

Knowledge and application of effective teaching methodologies tailored to the study of criminology and criminal justice.

Skills in designing and developing comprehensive curricula that cover foundational and advanced topics in criminology, criminal law, law enforcement, corrections, and related fields.

Proficiency in creating rigorous assessments and evaluating student performance to measure understanding and mastery of criminological concepts.

Ability to analyze criminal justice policies, procedures, and practices and their impact on individuals, communities, and society as a whole.

Understanding of ethical issues in criminological research and practice and ability to guide students in ethical decision-making.

Familiarity with educational technologies, such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), online resources, and digital tools, to enhance teaching effectiveness and student engagement.

Commitment to staying current with advancements in criminology, criminal justice, and related fields through ongoing professional development, research activities, and participation in academic conferences and workshops.

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