The Adventist University of Africa is looking for a dynamic, self-driven and result-oriented faculty to fill a vacancy for the position of teaching staff in the Education Programme at the School of Postgraduate Studies. The successful applicant should be willing to take up the position as soon as possible.

About AUA

Adventist University of Africa (AUA), a Chartered University of Seventh-day Adventists (SDA) Church based in Nairobi, Kenya, established by the General Conference of SDA to provide postgraduate education in Theology, Business, Public Health, Applied Computer Science and other fields. The University seeks to deliver outstanding postgraduate education from a Biblical foundation to prepare competent leaders to serve the Church and society in a Christ-like manner.

Qualifications and Skills Required

1. An earned PhD degree in Educational Administration or Educational Leadership.
2. In addition to the PhD, the candidate must have earned a Bachelor and/or Masters degree in Education.
3. Have a minimum academic rank of a senior lecturer or equivalent and have a track record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
4. Have excellent inter-personal skills and be able to work collaboratively as a team.
5. Have leadership and team management skills, and be able to work in a multi-cultural setting.
6. Proficient in the use of computers, educational technology and conversant with all modes of delivery and on-line teaching.

Required Work Experience

1. Have a minimum of three years of experience of teaching at university level and have a track record of successful student research supervisions.
2. Evidence of supervision of project/thesis and/or dissertation.
3. Evidence of membership in a relevant professional association.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop content and teach courses in educational leadership and related fields.
2. Supervise student research in the areas of social sciences at both master and doctoral levels.
3. Collaborate with the programme coordinator and subject matter experts to design and upgrade effective curriculum in the field of educational leadership.
4. Research and publish in relevant journals and conferences.
5. Participate in community engagement.
6. Engage and contribute significantly to the operation and growth of the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPS), and the university as a whole.
7. Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in educational administration.
8. Developing industry and academic partnerships.

Method of Application

All applications should be submitted to the Human Resources Office of the University with certified copies of academic qualifications, CV detailing academic qualifications, work experience, research and publications, and family data.

In addition, three recommendations: two recommendation letters from previous or current university administrators or Deans or HoDs and one from a church Pastor or church administrator.

All applications with supporting documents should be submitted electronically to Human Resources Office using hr@aua.ac.ke