United States International University-Africa, is a Higher Learning Institution based in Nairobi, Kenya and is the most diverse university in East and Central Africa with about 6,000 students from over 60 nations, and a global network of more than 25,000 alumni. USIU-Africa is the only university in Sub-Saharan Africa whose degree programs are accredited by both the Kenya Government through the Commission for University Education (CUE), and by the American Government through the WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission (WSCUC).

In line with our commitment to providing quality, affordable education through world-class service delivery platforms, USIU-Africa is seeking to recruit a suitable and qualified candidate for the following position:

Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

Job summary:

The successful candidates will be reporting to the Chair, Department of Psychology. The incumbent will be expected to teach Psychology courses at undergraduate, masters or doctoral levels.

Key Responsibilities/Tasks/Duties:

• Teach at undergraduate/graduate level in the specific areas of specialization as listed above.
• Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
• Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
• Participate in program assessment and reviews.
• Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.
• Engage in service to the University, the profession and to the community.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications /Educational/Professional Experience:

• Masters and PhD Counseling /MFT or PsyD Clinical Psychology
• Requisite skills in the use of digital technology and online teaching

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined
• Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning
• Ethical and professional conduct
• Managing ambiguity and emotions
• Managing technological change
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent listening and mediation skills
• Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent research writing skills

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line: ‘Adjunct Faculty - Psychology,’ . Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Friday, October 11, 2024 to:

Director, Human Resource,
United States International University - Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs-shss@usiu.ac.ke

Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity employer