Lecturers Grade 12 - 16 Posts at The Open University of Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities 

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Conduct research, publish findings, and mentor students to meet university goals.
• Create innovative research proposals to secure funding and elevate student research opportunities.
• Produce scholarly publications to enhance professional growth and university research ranking.
• Advocate for innovative teaching methods both locally and globally.
• Lead research projects addressing community challenges and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Secure research funding and provide high-quality supervision for students.
• Design and implement curriculum for industry-ready graduates.
• Organize practical learning experiences and supervise teaching assistants.
• Set and moderate examinations to ensure academic standards.
• Provide individualized support to improve student performance and address their needs.
• Engage students in critical thinking and meaningful discourse.
• Undertake consultancies and showcase innovations to enhance the university's reputation.
• Establish collaborative partnerships for resource mobilization and community engagement.
• Present research findings internationally and contribute to societal development through volunteerism.
• Contribute to university management, administrative processes, and student well-being.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have: 

• An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from accredited university recognized by OUK Senate.
• Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years’ work experience three (3) in the grade of Tutorial Fellow/ Junior Research Fellow in the relevant field;
• A minimum of 24 publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers; and
• Registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
• In-depth professional/discipline specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge of a number of fields.