Associate Professor - Law

Job Objective

• To design and deliver a program of teaching to students, in order to enable them to complete their studies successfully and the University to generate income; to develop and carry out research projects to extend knowledge of the relevant subject area; to provide service to the community and the professions; to translate knowledge into practice; to write or publish books or other creative works.

Key Responsibilities

• To teach in areas allocated by the Head of Department.
• Design, develop, plan and deliver a range of programmes of study, sometimes for entirely new courses at various levels.
• Deliver high-quality lectures and practicals.
• Review course content and materials on a regular basis, updating when required.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues on course development, curriculum changes and the development of research activities.
• Carry out research and write research grant proposals.
• Seek and participate in consultancies.
• Present research papers at national or international conferences and other similar events.
• Dissemination of research outputs.
• Provide mentorship and career guidance to students and staff.
• Ensure all academic activities align with the standards of the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors or as captured in your detailed job description;

Qualification and experience

• PhD/Doctorate in Law or equivalent degree qualification or a related field from a recognised/accredited university. 
• Master of Science in   Law from a recognised/accredited university. 
• Bachelor of Science in   Law from a recognised/accredited university. 
• At least three (3) years of teaching/research experience at the University level as a Senior Lecturer. 
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) equivalent publication points as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow of which thirty-two (32) should be from refereed journal articles. 
• Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students including (1) doctoral student to the completion. 
• Attracted research funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow 
• Attended and contributed at academic conferences, seminars and workshops. 
• Evidence of leadership (administrative experience, active participation in departmental /school/university/national/international activities).