Lecturer in Criminology & Criminal Justice Job KCAU

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Job Objective

The job holder will be responsible for teaching and conducting research in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The lecturer will also undertake duties in the School and departmental committees and support student projects and University activities in line with academic goals.

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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 Chair of Department 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 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 and other experiential learning programmes.
• Initiate, promote and participate in conducting research projects and produce publications, as well as other research projects.
• Participate in writing research proposals and applying for research grants.
• Contribute to and participate in the development of departmental and School seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Contribute to departmental, School 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 in the examination records management system in time;
• Attend departmental, School, and University-wide meetings with other staff members.

Qualifications And Experience

• PhD in Criminology or PhD in Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited/recognised institution
• Masters in Criminology and Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited/recognised institution.
• Be registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable).
• At least 3 years of teaching experience from a recognised institution with supervision experience.
• A minimum of two (2) high-quality publications in refereed journals.
• Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community.

Other Skills And Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent research skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Time management skills and attention to detail.

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