How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Kabarak University careers portal at careers.kabarak.ac.ke.
Show Your Research and Teaching Impact
This role demands a blend of classroom excellence and a strong publication record. Hiring panels will look for evidence of both your teaching effectiveness and your research output.
1. Tailor your CV to teaching and research: Highlight your teaching experience, course development, and supervision of student projects. List your publications clearly, separating refereed journal papers from other outputs.
2. Prepare a teaching portfolio: Include sample course outlines, student evaluations, and any innovative teaching methods you've used. This demonstrates your ability to use modern teaching methods and E-Learning tools.
3. Quantify your publication points: Explicitly state your total publication points and the number from refereed journals. This directly addresses the requirement for at least 24 points with 16 from refereed journals.
4. Emphasize your E-Learning proficiency: Mention specific learning management systems (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard) and any online teaching experience. This shows you can meet the university's modern teaching expectations.
5. Showcase your research supervision: Detail your experience supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects. Include the number of students supervised and the outcomes.
6. Align with the university's mission: Research Kabarak University's values and any focus areas in education. Tailor your application to show how your expertise fits their curriculum and research priorities.
7. Prepare for a teaching demonstration: You may be asked to deliver a sample lecture. Prepare a concise, engaging presentation on a curriculum studies topic, using E-Learning tools if possible.
8. Proofread and format professionally: Ensure your application documents are error-free and well-structured. A polished application reflects your professionalism and attention to detail.