Lecturer in Film (1 Part-time Position) at KCA University (KCAU)

JOB OBJECTIVE

• To facilitate quality learning through teaching, administration and academic advisory work and ensure an outstanding student learning experience.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have a PhD from an accredited and recognized institution
• Must have a Masters in Film Technology, Cinematic Arts, Communication and Media Studies, Journalism, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• Be registered or registerable with a relevant professional body.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience from a recognized institution with supervision experience.
• Proficiency in practical teaching in animation, graphic design, camera operations, audio operations, sound design, film editing, lighting design, scenic design and construction.
• Proven Industry experience in at least the Technical aspects of Film Production, Animation and Graphic Design.

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Must have knowledge of digital media and current trends in the industry.
• Should have knowledge on current hardware and software for use in digital media.
• Should have skills in digital media technology and use.