Lecturer- Communication & Journalism Job KeMU

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations.
• Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Initiating, planning and conducting research.
• Development of teaching and learning materials.
• 6Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities.
• Developing research proposals for funding.
• Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building inter- disciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Participating in preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences in relevant fields.
• Participating in administrative, academic and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
• Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
• Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Chief Officer of the University in accordance with the University Statute.

Minimum Requirements

Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in in Communication and Journalism or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.

OR

• Must have a Masters degree in a Communication and Journalism from a recognized academic institution.
• Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at university level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
• Must have at least twenty four (24) publication points of which Sixteen (16) should be from two (2) publications in refereed journals OR one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.
• Be a registered member of a relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Should show evidence of having experience in handling technical courses in broadcast and new media.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send three (3) copies of their application, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, National ID card or passport and any other relevant testimonials to:-

The Vice Chancellor Kenya Methodist University
P. O. Box 267 – 60200 MERU, KENYA

Further send an electronic copy in PDF format to the Vice Chancellor through the email address applications.august25@kemu.ac.ke.

To be received on or before 16th September 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be required to bring the following:

• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Higher Education Loans Board;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Credit Reference Bureau;
• Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department;
• Letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes) from at least three persons familiar with the applicant’s professional experience and general character one of whom must be the pastor of their local church.

All the positions above require individuals who uphold and exercise high ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.