GARISSA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

(A Constituent College of Moi University)

P.O. BOX 1801 – 70100, GARISSA

VACANCIES

Garissa University College wishes to recruit competent and suitably qualified academic staff for the following positions:

Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, Professor

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To contribute towards the achievement of the mission and vision of the University College.
2. To contribute effectively to the creation and circulation of knowledge through effective teaching, research and publishing.
3. To enrich the intellectual development of students through interaction and academic counseling in your area of specialization.
4. To participate in institution building and extra-curricula activities of your department and faculty in order to create a rich and vibrant intellectual environment at Garissa University College.

Applicants should have internationally recognized expertise in their field and pursue research at the forefront of their disciplines. They should demonstrate a strong background in their disciplines and the potential to develop an ambitious, world-class program in emerging areas in their specialization with focus on sustainability, risk analysis, and product and process technology. Successful candidates should establish and lead a strong research program. They will be expected to supervise Masters and Doctorate students and teach both undergraduate and postgraduate level courses. Lectureships have been established to promote the careers of younger scientists.

Applications are invited in the following schools:

1. Biological and Physical Sciences (Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Physics, Environmental Science).
2. Business & Economics (……………)
3. Arts & Social Sciences (Literature, Community Development, Geography, Sociology, History).
4. Information Science (………………..).

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

1. A Professor must have:
   1. An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from accredited and recognized university;
   2. At least three (3) years teaching experience as an Associate Professor or equivalent; and research experience
   3. A minimum of sixty (60) equivalent publication points since attaining Associate Professorship or equivalent, of which at least forty (40) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
   4. Supervised a minimum of five (5) postgraduate students to completion, at least two at doctoral level;
   5. Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable); and
   6. Attracted research or development funds as an Associate Professor or equivalent.
2. An Associate Professor must have:
   1. An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university;
   2. At least three (3) years teaching experience at the university as a Senior Lecturer; or Senior Researcher /Industry experience or equivalent;
   3. A minimum of forty eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least thirty two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
   4. Supervised a minimum of four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including at least one doctoral student;
   5. Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer /Senior Research Fellow; and
   6. Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

1. A Senior Lecturer /Senior Research Fellow must have:
   1. An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification (or a Master’s degree qualification in special cases) in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university;
   2. At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer or six (6) years research/industry experience;
   3. A minimum of thirty two (32) publication points a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
   4. Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent; and
   5. Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
2. A Lecturer /Research Fellow must have:
   1. An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university; and be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

OR

1. A Masters degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university (in special cases) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or in research or in industry; and
2. Those with a Masters degree should have registered for a PhD degree.
3. Registered with the  relevant professional body (where applicable).

Introduction

The role of the information professional has continually been changing over the years and has progressively evolved into information management roles which have necessitated new skill requirements such as information search skills, research skills, IT skills, transferable and soft skills that are generic; and cut across disciplines including communication, management, leadership and   entrepreneurship. The programmes in the School of Information Science has been designed to address these challenges.

Vision

To be recognized Regionally, Nationally, and internationally as an Interdisciplinary programme of excellence   in   Information Sciences.

Mission

To Educate Information Professionals   and Consumers to Live, Work, and Flourish in a Dynamic Information Society through Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Innovation.

Objectives

The quality objectives of the Department of information Sciences are to:

1. To increase innovation in teaching, research, and service; foster transparency; and remain accountable to key stakeholders.
2. To enhance the pre eminence of the department's reputation and visibility, and to attract and retain diverse high ranking teaching staff.
3. To advance the department   diversity and multicultural and global perspectives.
4. To further community engagement, social responsibility, information literacy, and equity of access to information.
5. To offer an innovative and relevant curriculum for the undergraduate programs.
6. To advance the use and Innovation of Information and Communication Technologies.

Programmes

Certificate Courses

1. Certificate in Information Technology

Diploma Programme

1. Diploma in Information Technology

Undergraduate Programmes

1. Bachelor Science Degree in information Sciences
2. Bachelor of Science Degree in Informatics
3. Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science  

Summary of Admission Requirements

Teaching Staff

Henry Lucheli Lusala  PhD  Information Science Kisii University (Ongoing), Msc Information Science  BSC. Moi University.

Joseph Mbugua Chahira PhD Computer Science Meru University (Ongoing),  Msc Data Communication Kenya College Of Accountancy University.BED  Catholic University.

Mogendi E. Mosomi  PhD  Computer Science Beijing Institute of Technology (Ongoing), Msc. Computer Science  Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University (Agra), B.Sc.  Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University (Agra).

Mathew Ayal Phd S Communiocation  Studies JKUAT (Ongoing) MA Communication Studies University Of Nairobi .B ED  University Of Nairobi.

Introduction

The School of Business & Economics is one of the five Schools of Garissa University College. The school continues to attract a large number of students from Garissa and beyond because of the unique location of the college and due to the fact that the college is almost the only government institution offering degree programmes thereby benefitting from an expansive catchment area.

The school envisions churning graduates who are competent and dynamic to suit the current job market by offering courses that are tailored towards meeting the current job market demands. In order to achieve this, the school has incorporated the practical element in its programme by engaging students in industrial attachment through which they gain practical experience by working in the industry for close to three months.

The school has got two main programmes: Bachelor of Business Management and Bachelor of Arts in economics. The school also offers the following diploma and certificate courses: diploma in procurement and logistics management, diploma in project management, diploma in human resource management, diploma in business management, certificate in business management, certificate in procurement and logistics management, certificate in project monitoring and evaluation, certificate in project management, certificate in human resource management and certificate in supplies management.

Vision

To become the centre of excellence in management

Mission

To impart holistic knowledge in order to produce innovative, management science oriented minds fit for the changing global scenario.

Our Objectives

1. Becoming a reservoir of knowledge by engaging in teaching, research, consultancy and community outreach

2. To continuously develop and review our curriculum to meet customer needs at least every four years.

3. To ensure that at least 90% and above students’ progress to the next class on an annual basis.

Our Core Values (TIDE)

Team work: In unity there is strength and power which empowers us to work together as a unified towards achieving our vision

Integrity: we believe that honesty, sincerity and justice signify the core of a person’s character. We adhere to the highest ethical standards in all the curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities in order to nature integrated persons for the future of our nation and the world at large.

Dignity: we believe that the dignity for the human person is the foundation for empowerment and socio-economic transformation. We shall strive to up-lift the dignity of the socially disadvantaged, marginalized and the underprivileged through genuine love and service.

Excellence: We believe that hard work, commitment and dedication produce excellence in all spheres of life. The management, school and department set high benchmarks of academic and holistic excellence and provide innovative, student-centered, globally competent processes and services for the success of every individual

Programmes Offered

The school offers programmes aimed at building character, motivation, leadership, ethics and social responsibility among management students while also imparting skills required for integrating into the society and acting as change agents. The programmes offered emphasize academic without impairing the development of human qualities and internationalization of values which are imperative in sculpting effective individuals of society.

The departments groom students towards industry specific curriculum with focused approach on specific areas which are crucial in the management of companies. This is done by strongly focusing on the latest trends in management by continuously updating the syllabus in coordination with academic departments as well as specialists from various industries.

Current Departments in the School

1. Department of Business Management

Current Academic Programmes

1. Certificate in Business Management

2. Diploma in Business Management

3. Bachelor of Business Management

4. Bachelor of Arts Economics

Academic Staff List

Ag Dean

S. N. Nyang’au, B.A (Agra), M.A. Econ.(Bundelkhand), PhD Econ. (Bundelkhand)

Department of Business Management

Lecturers

J. Ayora, Bcom (Bundelkhand), Mcom (Bundelkhand), PhD (Bundelkhand)

P. Bii, BBM (Moi), MBA (Moi), MSc -HRM, (JKUAT), PhD on-going (Moi)

Assistant Lecturers

K. M. Ombaba, BCom (Delhi), MBA (MDU), PhD On-going (Moi)

F. M. Asakania, BEd. (KU), MBA (KU), PhD On-going (JKUAT), CPA (K)