Principal Accountabilities
• Academic delivery of modules.
• Carry out assessment, monitoring and evaluation of portfolio work, student presentations, design projects, examinations work, and provide academic and consultative support to students in their learning activities.
• Provide academic input on existing and new programmes and in programme development.
• Actively engage in research and appropriate scholarly activities.
• Liaise with Professional Bodies and Stakeholders.
• Participate in committees appropriate to courses and meeting convened by Management.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance arrangements.
• Contribute to future growth and development of the School of Hospitality Management and Tourism and the University.
Duties
The appointee will play an active role in the academic direction of courses including teaching, research, academic assessment and academic administration. The appointee should carry out such duties as are assigned by management including but not limited to:
• Teaching such assigned classes as deemed appropriate by management of the University, day or evening.
• Carrying out assessment, monitoring and evaluation of examinations work, and providing an academic and consultative support to students in their learning activities;
• Providing academic input on existing and new courses and course development;
• Engaging in research, consultancy and development work as appropriate;
• Participating in committees appropriate to courses and meetings convened by management;
• Maintaining appropriate records and making available information as required by management;
• Engaging in promotion including student recruitment as appropriate;
• Participating in development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance arrangements;
• Participating in appropriate activities necessary to the development of their department/school and the University;
• Directing and supervising the work of Tutor/Demonstrator and taking academic responsibility for the academic standards of this work.
Specifications
Knowledge
• A first or second class honours degree in tourism from a recognised degree awarding authority
• A Master’s degree in a related discipline from a recognised degree awarding authority.
[Note: Master’s Degrees must have been obtained by thesis/examination]
Skills and Experience
• Three years work experience subsequent to obtaining their primary degree.
• The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills both oral and written and be able to communicate effectively with students which is particularly important.
• Candidates should be IT Literate and have a high level of proficiency in MS Office;
• The ideal candidate should be highly motivated.
• Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual.
• Commitment to teaching, research and scholarly activity.
• Be flexible and can work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Tenure
This post is offered on a permanent full time basis.
Location:
Mwanza