Job Description

Requirements for Appointment:

To be eligible for appointment to the position of Lecturer, the candidate must have:

(i)             A doctorate degree (Ph.D) from an accredited/recognized institution;

(ii)            A minimum of twelve (12) research publication output points from refereed scholarly journals and two (2) points from publications in conference proceedings,

OR

A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points if the applicant is from a research institution,

OR

A minimum of six (6) publication points if the applicant is from practice/industry.

(iii)           evidence of recognition and registration by the relevant regulatory body where applicable; and

(iv)          evidence of membership or affiliation of the relevant professional body where applicable.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chairperson of Department a lecturer will be expected to:

a.      Teach, examine and assess students in the sign language classes at undergraduate and postgraduate in the Special needs hearing impairment option

b.      Provide technical support to course lecturers and students in sign language courses.

c.      Adhere to the sign language interpreters code of ethics.

d.      Utilize technology to provide sign language teaching and  interpretation services.

e.      Maintain awareness of sign language interpreting best practices and emerging trends.

f.        Contribute to the development of the department through the generation of research and scholarship

g.      Communicate effectively with students and colleagues

h.      Author publications in high quality peer-reviewed academic journals 

i.        Support the institutional core values, mission and vision.

j.        Promote positive morale and teamwork within the department and provides exceptional customer service to students, staff and community.

k.      Develop modules or other course components in the area of expertise as and when required

l.        Undertake administrative tasks and responsibilities and any other duties as required by the Dean and/or Chair  of Department;

Terms of service

Permanent and pensionable

How to apply

Interested and qualified persons will be required to send their certified copies of academic/professional certificates and an application letter including a curriculum vitae with email and telephone contacts for three (3) referees.

To be considered, ten (10) copies of your application must be received on or before 13^th May, 2025 addressed to: -

The Vice Chancellor,

Kisii University,

P.O Box 408-40200,

KISII.