USIU Assistant Professor (International Relations Program) Job in Nairobi Kenya

United States International University (USIU) is a Higher Learning Institution based in Nairobi, Kenya. 

USIU is accredited by both the Kenya Government through the Commission for University Education (CUE), and by the American Government through the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities - the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). 

USIU is seeking to recruit qualified candidates to fill One (1) position of Assistant Professor in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences.
 

School of Humanities & Social Sciences
 

International Relations Program
 

Assistant Professor 

1 Position
 

Job Summary:

The successful candidates will be reporting to the Dean Humanities & Social Sciences. 

The candidate will be expected to teach, conduct research and engage in community service.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach full-time at undergraduate & graduate levels in the area of International Relations.
• Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
• Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
• Participate in program assessment and reviews.
• Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.
• Engage in service to the University, the profession and to the community.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Must have a PhD in Political Science, International Relations or Public Administration from a recognized University.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience at the rank of Lecturer or five (5) years of equivalent professional experience at the University or an equivalent institution of higher learning.
• Must have published at least four (4) papers in peer-referred journal articles and/or book chapters.
• Evidence of supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, theses and/ or dissertations.

Competencies

• Good computer background
• Good administrative skills
• Good communication skills
• Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined
• Good listening and mediation skills

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member in a modern and progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply. 

Interested applicants must provide current CVs, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the address below by: Friday, June 21 2013.

Head of Human Resources, 

United States International University,
P.O. Box 14634-00800, 

Nairobi, Kenya.
 

E-mail: Jobs@usiu.ac.ke; hr@usiu.ac.ke
 

Web site: www.usiu.ac.ke
 

USIU is an equal opportunity employer.