Africa Nazarene University (ANU) is a fully chartered, non-profit, Private Christian University and is part of a Network of 21 Higher Education Institutions sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene International, with a mission to provide a holistic education that develops individuals academically, spiritually, culturally, socially and physically, to equip them with an appropriate mix of skills, competencies and Christian values to enable them to go into the world well prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of their time.
This senior academic position reports to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
The University seeks to engage a suitable and qualified candidate for the following position:
Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer – Counselling Psychology / Clinical Psychology
(1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience
Professor:
A PhD or equivalent degree qualification in Counselling / Clinical Psychology from a recognized/accredited university.
At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as an Associate Professor.
A minimum of sixty (60) publication points as an Associate Professor or equivalent, of which at least forty (40) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
National, Regional and International recognition for research.
Supervised at least five (5) post-graduate students to completion, including at least two (2) doctoral students.
Attracted research funds as an Associate Professor or equivalent.
Associate Professor:
A PhD or equivalent degree qualification in Counselling/Clinical Psychology from a recognized/accredited university.
At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Senior Lecturer or Senior Researcher or six (6) years senior research/industry experience.
A minimum of forty eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least thirty two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
National, Regional and International recognition for research.
Supervised at least four (4) post-graduate students to completion, including at least one doctoral student.
Attracted research funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow.
Senior Lecturer:
A PhD or equivalent degree qualification in Counselling / Clinical Psychology from a recognized / accredited university.
At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer or Senior Researcher or six (6) years research/industry experience.
A minimum of thirty two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
National, Regional and International recognition for research.
Supervised at least three (3) post-graduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.
Attracted research funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow.
General Expectations:
Registered with the relevant professional body.
Demonstrated Teaching skills as evidenced by student evaluation and peer reviews.
Demonstrated evidence of success in some major non-teaching responsibilities at the University or other reputable organization will be an added advantage.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Ability to contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum
Ability to review curriculum and course outlines and develop course and lesson plans.
Ability to prepare contact learning and online course materials and teaching aids.
Ability to employ various teaching methods (such as field studies, group activities, assignments, laboratory sessions, off class activities etc.) to help student learning and deliver course content.
Developing learning assessment plans.
Ability to supervise undergraduate students, graduate students, internship, and research work.
Conducting research in a field of knowledge and publishing findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Advising students on academic, career, and any other related issues when required.
Attending conferences, workshops and seminars, industrial linkages and market outreach visits or related when required.
A Scholar contributing to the public good.
Personal attributes and competencies:
Demonstrated alignment to the mission and vision of Africa Nazarene University.
Student centred approach to teaching and learning
Displays high commitment to work
Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, organizing and planning skills.
Excellent research writing skills
How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply in confidence through the email recruitment@anu.ac.ke
Enclosing a Professional portfolio, Curriculum Vitae with details of current post, salary and other financial benefits, academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be present or previous employer).
Kindly indicate job title in the subject of the email.
DEADLINE: not later than 13th April 2021
ANU is an equal opportunity employer and any canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Candidates who had applied are advised not to re-apply.
The Vice-Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi
