Africa International University - Full-time and Part-time Lecturer Jobs in Kenya

Africa International University

Africa International University (formerly Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology – NEGST) is a private Chartered International Christian University with its main Campus located in Karen, Nairobi. 

We have Cohorts in Eldoret and Nairobi among other partnerships. 

Our mission is to educate Christ centred leaders for the transformation of God’s people and world through innovative programs, research and community engagement. 

We are seeking highly motivated professionals to fill the following positions as we experience tremendous growth:

Full-time Lecturers

Applicants for lecturer positions must have a Masters Degree in relevant fields, with at least between 2-5 years teaching experience at a university level, after attaining the Masters. 

PhD Degree holders and those with evidence of relevant research and publications will have a distinct advantage. 

The lecturers will be expected to undertake research, develop and mount short courses as well as teach in regular university programmes.

i. Lecturer in Theology

Applicants must have a PhD Degree in Systematic Theology or Theology and Culture or Theology and Development with teaching experience at a graduate level for at least 3 years. In addition they must subscribe to Evangelical Christian Faith. Those at the rank of Senior lecturer already stand a better chance.

ii. Senior Lecturer in Organizational Leadership & Governance/ Business Management Leadership

Applicant must have a PhD or Masters Degree in Business and Management Leadership or Organizational Leadership and Governance with 5 years teaching experience, evidence of quality research and at least 3 publications/ articles.

iii. Lecturer in Strategic Studies

Applicants must have a PhD Degree with competencies in Strategic Planning, Management, future emerging trends, forecasting. They also must have at least 3 years teaching experience in a university level.

iv. Lecturer in Law, Ethics and Governance

Applicants must have a PhD or Masters Degree in Constitutional Law with competencies in values, ethics and governance with at least 3 years teaching experience in a university level.

v. Lecturer in Computer Science/ Management Information Systems

Applicants must have a PhD or Masters Degree in Computer Science/ Management Information Systems or Information and Communication Technology with at least 3 years teaching experience in a university level.

vi. Lecturer in Political Science

Applicants must have a PhD degree in Political Science with at least 3 years teaching experience in a university level.

vii. Lecturer in Family and child studies (including values inculcation)

Applicants must have a PhD Degree in Sociology/Anthropology or related areas with at least 3 years teaching experience in a university level.

viii. Lecturer in Youth studies, Demography, Population and Life skills

Applicants must have a PhD Degree in Demography / Population studies, Social Work, Sociology or Masters degree in the above backed by a track record of field experience with at least 3 years teaching experience in a university level.

ix. Lecturer in Finance or Accounting

Applicants must have a PhD or Masters Degree with teaching experience in Accounting or Finance of at least 3 years.

x. Lecturer in Human Resource

Applicants must have a PhD or Masters Degree with teaching experience in Human resource of at least 3 years

xi. Lecturer in Entrepreneurship

Applicants must have a PhD or Masters Degree with teaching experience in Entrepreneurship of at least 3 years.

Overall Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Dean of School, this position shall be responsible to design, develop and deliver a range of programmes of teaching to students in order to enable them to complete their studies successfully and to determine, develop and carry out relevant independent research projects to extend knowledge of the appropriate subject area in tandem with the vision and mission of Africa International University.

Main Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and post graduate students (on campus , e-learning and distance/extension) in areas allocated by the Head of Department.
• Supervise or assist with supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Participate in departmental and faculty meetings and seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Write lecture material and handouts and presenting information in lectures, seminars and tutorials and through other methods to facilitate education and learning.
• Set, mark and assess learning tasks and provide timely feedback to students and the department.
• May be member of departmental planning team to determine teaching programme for the academic year.
• Take feedback from students to improve teaching methodologies and content within the department/faculty, for example, changes to make to course material.
• Write papers on topic relevant to specialist subject area such as for journals, books and other material using appropriate media.
• Write dissertation reports and providing references for students.
• Participate as member of departmental/faculty subject group, determining teaching requirements.
• Participate in relevant committees within AIU as requested by management
• Attend conferences in specialist subject area to liaise and network with national/international colleagues the role holder may, on occasion, be invited to give presentations and lectures in his/her specialism and/or organize sessions in conferences or workshops.
• Maintain own continuing professional development.

Qualifications and Experience:

• PhD degree in the area of specialty with one publication OR Masters degree combined with 5 years teaching at University level and at least three publications.
• Professional qualification relevant to area of specialty is a plus.
• Computer proficiency in basic MS Office packages.
• Experience in assessment of student work, course content design and development.

Skills, Abilities and Personal Attributes:

• Ability to teach and to supervise academic work by students at all levels at the University.
• Ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines.
• Ability to conceptualize, design, develop and undertake structured evaluation and review of projects and programme.
• Good report and proposal writing skills.
• Public speaking and excellent presentation skills
• Effective team leadership skills.
• Ability to continuously monitor and acquire new knowledge on relevant University trends and developments.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good leadership, planning and organizational skills.
• Proactive, initiative, with good networking, negotiation and collaborative skills.
• A demonstrable ability to integrate faith, life and learning
• Must be a committed evangelical Christian.

Part-time Lecturers

Applicants must have a Masters Degree in relevant fields, with at least 2 years teaching experience at a university level, after attaining the Masters.

PhD holders and those with evidence of relevant research and publications will have a distinct advantage.


How to Apply

Applications should be emailed to job.application@africainternational.edu including only cover letter, detailed resume and duly filled job application form. 

The Application Form is available on our website. 

Those wishing to send their application package by mail can address to:

The Vice Chancellor’s Office,
Africa International University,
P.O. Box 24686 – 00502
Karen, Nairobi.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Deadline for application is Monday 18th June 2012 before 5pm. 

All positions will be kept open beyond the application deadline until they are filled.

All academic and non-academic staff are required to be faithful to the evangelical faith and practice and to the Christian ethos and code of conduct of the university.

Note: Student admissions are in September, January and April.

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