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Pwani University, a Premier University at the Coast situated in the beautiful scenic tourist resort town of Kilifi is an equal opportunity employer. The University’s Mission is to generate, disseminate and apply knowledge while sustaining excellence in teaching, learning and research by molding students to international standards and encouraging and supporting members of staff to undertake research. The University is seeking to recruit competent and professional staff at the level of Tutorial Fellow in Experimental Physics Grade 11.

SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

Department of Physics

TUTORIAL FELLOW IN EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS GRADE 11 1 POSITION

REF: PU/ADV/01/11/2023

REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION OF TUTORIAL FELLOW IN EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS GRADE 11

This is a training position. Appointment to this position is on a two (2) year contract, renewable once based on performance.

REQUIREMENTS

Academic Qualifications

Applicants must be:

1. A holder of a Master’s degree in Physics (experimental Physics) or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized university.
2. Registered or registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral Degree Qualification.
3. Registered or registerable with a relevant professional body (where applicable)

Experience

Should have at least three (3) years relevant work experience

Skill

Applicants should demonstrate potential for university teaching and/or research

Publications

Applicants with relevant publications will be an added advantage

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

1. Identify research needs in society in order to inform potential areas of research and contribute to the body of knowledge.
2. Develop and write proposals to inform and justify the need for research and source for funds in accordance to donor regulations and ethical standards.
3. Conduct research by implementing objectives through use of relevant methods to increase in the body of knowledge.
4. Disseminate and share research findings through to inform an influence policy and provide solutions to societal needs
5. Aid the University to meet its mandate white contributing to individual development and standing of the University in research matters.
6. Grade and supervise undergraduate and post graduate students to conduct their research in accordance to ethical and quality standards.
7. Develop and review institutional curricula to ensure quality and cater for advancement in the body of knowledge and meet market needs.
8. Prepare for lectures for systematic and effective delivery of content.
9. Prepare teaching and instructional materials for students to maintain standards and uniformity and ensure effective delivery of the teaching process.
10. Deliver the curricula through innovative methods to transfer knowledge and skills.
11. Maintain appropriate contact hours with students for effective learning by abiding to the scheduled timelines.
12. Set, moderate, administer, mark, compile, report, and process exams to meet University academic standards to evaluate acquisition of knowledge and ensure quality.
13. Participate in attachment, field trips and teaching practice to equip students with on the job training and skills.
14. Monitor students’ performance, progress, produce timely feedback, and seek ways to improve performance and content retention.
15. Provide career guidance and student mentorship programmes provision during consultation hours to produce all rounded and well-grounded individuals.
16. Ensure quality standards are maintained by ensuring students abide to policies and regulations in class attendance and examination discipline.
17. Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of collaboration, research and funding.
18. Establish linkages for students exchange programs and attachment for purposes of training and capacity building.
19. Engage stake holders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and knowledge.
20. Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness on issues affecting local communities.
21. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the University statutes.

Community Service and Outreach Responsibilities

1. Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of collaboration, research and funding.
2. Establish linkages for students exchange programs and attachment for purposes of training and capacity building
3. Engage stake holders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and knowledge.
4. Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness on issues affecting local communities.
5. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the University statutes.

TERMS OF SERVICE

Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances as determined by SRC.

Interested applicants should send four (4) copies of their application for the above positions. Applications and recommendations letters from referees should be addressed to,

The Vice Chancellor

Pwani University

P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi

Application should include an up to date CV, providing details of age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.

Pwani University is an equal opportunity employer, Female candidates and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply and should attach their National Council for persons with disabilities (NCPWD) Certificate.

Candidates with foreign qualifications Must submit a Certificate of Recognition from the Commission of University Education.

The deadline for submitting application is Tuesday 5th December, 2023 Applications received later than this date will not be considered.

Please Note that: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

NO FEE

PWANI UNIVERSITY DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, OR APPOINTMENT)