Tutorial Fellow, Special Needs Education (Visual Impairments)

About the role

Mount Kenya University is hiring a Tutorial Fellow for Special Needs Education (Visual Impairments) in Thika. The post is responsible for teaching and supporting students in special needs and inclusive education, preparing learning materials, running tutorials and assessments, taking part in curriculum development and contributing to departmental academic programmes. It is a full-time, entry-level position based on site.

Key responsibilities

• Report to the Dean, School of Education.
• Take part in curriculum development and review, and prepare a course outline.
• Develop learning content covering the course outline and teach undergraduate, diploma and certificate courses.
• Set, invigilate and administer examinations and report progress to the Department.
• Supervise student projects and attend defence meetings.
• Carry out research, prepare publications and take part in conferences; attract funding to the University for research.
• Facilitate field studies and assess students during attachments, trips and internships.
• Monitor class attendance so students meet the required lecture attendance before sitting for exams.
• Take part in university meetings and functions and carry out other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Special Needs Education (Visual Impairments) from a recognised institution.
• Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education) with a specialisation in Visual Impairments.
• At least two years of teaching experience in a recognised higher learning institution.
• Registration with the relevant professional body.
• Expected to have registered for a PhD in the relevant discipline.