Basic job summary:
The job holder is responsible for teaching, research, consultancy, administration, supervision, mentoring and tutorial support to enable students maximize their potential.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Teaching and Learning
The key tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Keep abreast of developments in academic discipline and use this knowledge to shape and review the curriculum content design and delivery
- Preparation of teaching materials, class methodologies, teaching aids
- Teaching/ instructing students
- Carry out and moderate both formative and summative assessments using a variety of methods and deliver appropriate feedback to students to support learning
- Approve and moderate examination results as part of the school board of examiners
Research
The key tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct research in relevant areas of expertise, and publish in peer reviewed and reputable journals
- Apply for grants through writing proposals for own research and scholarly projects
- Mentoring junior academic staff and promoting a research culture
- Attending and disseminating research output in local and international conferences (e.g., policy briefs, interviews etc.)
Administration
The key tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Implement strategic plans through setting goals, defining priorities, and aligning resources (including budgets) through leading academic hubs and committees
- Sit in academic staff recruitment panels when called upon. Provide guidance in the appointment and promotion process for academic staff
- Programme development, review, and assessment
- Represent the University in external clients, partners, and other stakeholder’s engagements
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date students’ records for their courses (course files)
- Sit in University and School committees when called upon.
- Community Engagements
- Carry out service to society activities.
Academic Qualifications:
- Masters’ Degree in area of specialization
Experience:
- Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience
How to Apply
Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Teaching Fellow – Spanish” on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 30th April 2026.