Maasai Mara University Job Vacancies,March 2018

Maasai Mara University is a fast-growing public University located 2km from Narok Town, off the Narok-Bomet Road. The University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill teaching positions in the areas of specializations listed under the various Schools.

SCHOOL OF TOURISM & NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

• MMU/ACAD/1/2018
  • Land Resource Management (Agriculture, Soil Science and Land Economics)
  • Environmental Planning and Management (Urban Management and Environmental Management)
• Environmental Studies (Geology, Hydrology, Minerals and Surveying)
• Geography (GIS and Remote sensing, Cartography and Human Geography)
• Wildlife Resource Management (Wildlife Parasitology and Animal Anatomy)
• Urban and Regional Planning (Architecture, Spatial Planning and Urban Planning)
• Animal Health and Production (Veterinary, Animal nutrition and Breeding)
• Forestry Ecosystem Management (Forest genetics, Biostatistics and Climate change)
• Forest Engineering
• Hotel and Hospitality Management
• Leather Production and Processing
• Tourism Management
• Parks Recreation and Leisure Management

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION – MMU/ACAD/2/2018

• Special Needs of Education
• Educational Foundations
• Early Childhood Development Education
• Educational Psychology
• Educational Guidance and Counseling
• Curriculum Studies
• Curriculum, Instruction and Media
• Educational Management
• Research and Evaluation
• Educational Economics and Planning
• Special Methods in; Kiswahili, Literature, History, Geography, Christian Religious Education, Business Studies, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & INFORMATION SCIENCE – MMU/ACAD/3/2018

• Pure Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Chemistry (Inorganic and Organic Chemistry)
• Physics (Electronics, Renewable Energy, Condensed Matter and Material Science)
• Information Sciences (Publishing and Book trade, Records and Archives Management, Digital Print production, Media Technology, MIS, Library and Information Systems)
• Applied Entomology (Medical and Veterinary)
• Nursing (Public Health, Community Health Nursing, Medical/Surgical Nursing, Midwifery, Nursing Education, Critical Care Nursing, Pediatric Nursing)
• Zoology (Parasitology, Animal Physiology, Biotechnology and Animal Ecology)
• Botany (Taxonomy, Plant physiology, Microbiology, Mycology and Plant Ecology)
• Computer Science (Artificial intelligence, Neutral Computing, Hardware and Software)
• Applied Statistics

SCHOOL OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES   – MMU/ACAD/4/2018

• Web design and Multimedia
• Copy writing
• Print Media production
• Film production
• Broadcast production
• Community Development
• Linguistics
• Social Work
• Religion
• Political Science
• Public Administration
• International Relations
• Criminology and Penology
• Literature
• Theater Arts
• Film Studies
• History
• Sociology
• Philosophy
• French

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS – MMU/ACAD/5/2018

• Agricultural Economics
• Financial Economics
• Economic Policy Analysis and Management
• Human Resource Management
• Statistics
• Agribusiness Management
• Econometrics
• Entrepreneurship
• Project Planning and Management
• Marketing
• Accounting
• Law
• Strategic Management
• Purchasing and Supplies

Job Requirements

Professor – Grade 15

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

1. A Ph.D degree in the relevant area of Specialization or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited University.
2. At least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at University level since being appointed Associate Professor.

• Have a minimum of five (5) articles in refereed journals or minimum cumulative score of ten (10) equivalent publication points since appointment as Associate Professor.

1. Have supervised at least five (5) postgraduate degree candidates of which two (2) must be at PhD level.
2. Have attracted research funds
3. Have evidence of membership of Professional Societies.

• Show evidence of continued research and evaluated effective teaching;
• Be recognized and registered/have potential to be registered by relevant professional boards.

1. Have attended and contributed at learning conferences, seminars or workshops;
2. Show evidence of contribution to University life as well as national and international life.
3. Show evidence of academic leadership in his/her area of specialization.

Associate Professor – Grade 14

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

1. A Ph.D degree in the relevant area of Specialization or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited University.
2. At least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at University level since being appointed Senior Lecturer;

• Have a minimum of four (4) articles in refereed journals or cumulative score of eight (8) equivalent publication points since appointment as Senior Lecturer.

1. Have supervised at least five (5) postgraduate degree candidates of which one (1) must be at PhD level.
2. Have attracted research funds
3. Have evidence of membership of Professional Societies.

• Show evidence of continued research and evaluated effective teaching;
• Be recognized and registered/have potential to be registered by relevant professional boards.

1. Have attended and contributed at learning conferences, seminars or workshops;
2. Show evidence of academic leadership in his/her area of specialization.

Senior Lecturer  – Grade 13

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

1. A Ph.D degree in the relevant area of Specialization or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited University.
2. At least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at University level since being appointed Lecturer/Research Fellow;

• Have a minimum of three (3) publications in refereed journals or at least six (6) equivalent publication points since appointment as Lecturer/Research Fellow;

1. Should have supervised at least four (4) Postgraduate (masters degree) candidates or attracted research funds.

OR

1. A Masters degree from a recognized University and at least eight (8) years of teaching experience at University level and four (4) Publications since becoming Lecturer;
2. Be registered with a professional organization/body (where applicable).

• Have attended and contributed at learning conferences, seminars or workshops;
• Show evidence of continued research and evaluated effective teaching;

1. Show evidence of contribution to University life through active participation in departmental matters, students academic advising, faculty and University meetings committee membership and others.

Lecturer – Grade 12

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

1. A Ph.D degree in the relevant area of Specialization from a recognized and accredited University OR
2. A Masters degree in the relevant area of Specialization from a recognized University and at least three (3) years of teaching experience at University level

• A minimum of two (2) publications in refereed journals or four (4) equivalent publication points

1. Should be registered with a professional organization/body (where applicable)
2. Show evidence of continued research, attendance and contribution in academic conferences, seminars and workshops
3. Show evidence of effective teaching and active participation in departmental activities

Tutorial Fellow- Grade 11

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

1. A Masters degree in the relevant area of Specialization from a recognized University.
2. Registered for Ph.D studies

• Demonstrate potential for University teaching and research

Terms of Service

Professors, Associate Professors, Senior Lecturers and Lecturers will be employed on permanent and pensionable terms. However, Tutorial Fellows will be engaged on contract of not more than two (2) years, renewable once.

Application Guidelines

Applicants are required to submit ten (10) copies of applications together with the Curriculum Vitae giving details of their; academic and professional qualifications, work experience, age, marital status, present post and salary, telephone contact, email address and names and contacts of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicants’ competences in the areas of

specialization. You are also required to attach copies of relevant certificates and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated on the envelope and application.

Applications for the relevant positions should be addressed to the undersigned, to be received on or before Friday, 27^th March 2018. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the undersigned not later than the deadline indicated above. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Deputy Vice-chancellor (Administration, Finance & Planning)

Maasai Mara University

P.O. Box 861-20500, Narok