KCA University (KCAU) is a private, non-profit institution, founded in July 1989 as Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) to improve the quality of accountancy and financial management training in the country. KCAU is located on Thika Road in Ruaraka, Nairobi, Kenya. The institution also maintains satellite colleges under the School of Professional Programmes in Githunguri, Kericho, Eldoret, Kisumu and Kitengela.Qualifications And Experience PROFESSOR Duties and Responsibilities Contribute to building a strong academic culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation. Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the COD from time to time. Participate in the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Attract research funding through grants and collaborations, lead research teams, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Supervise Postgraduate students as assigned by the Chair of the Department (COD). Participate in program reviews, audits, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Provide leadership within the department by mentoring junior faculty, guiding early-career researchers, and supporting staff development. Serve on university committees, boards, and the senate and contribute to policy formulation and decision-making. Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests. Assist in developing learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance. Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and refer them to support services as appropriate. Maintain proper records of ‘students’ examinations, assignments, and continuous assessment tests and ensure they are keyed to the examination records management system on time. Foster partnerships, consultancy, and outreach initiatives that enhance the University’s visibility and impact. Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills. Academic/professional requirements and experience for promotion/appointment An earned PhD or equivalent earned doctoral degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognised university; At least three (3) years of continuous teaching experience at the University as an Associate Professor; A minimum of six (6) publications in reputable refereed journals or its equivalent since promotion or appointment to the position of Associate Professor; Supervised a minimum of three (3) master’s and two (2) PhD students to completion since last appointment or promotion to Associate Professor; Attracted research or development funds as at minimum as a Co-PI in at least two projects since last promotion or appointment as an Associate Professor; Registered and a member in good standing with the relevant professional body (where applicable); Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community; Contributed both nationally and internationally through scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars, and advisory boards. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Duties and Responsibilities Contribute to building a strong academic culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation. Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the COD from time to time. Participate in the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Attract research funding through grants and collaborations, lead research teams, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Supervise Postgraduate students as assigned by the Chair of the Department (COD)  Participate in program reviews, audits, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Provide leadership within the department by mentoring junior faculty, guiding early-career researchers, and supporting staff development. Serve on university committees and contribute to policy formulation and decision-making. Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests. Assist in developing learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance. Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and refer them to support services as appropriate. Maintain proper records of students’ examinations, assignments, and continuous assessment tests and ensure they are keyed to the examination records management system on time. Foster partnerships, consultancy, and outreach initiatives that enhance the University’s visibility and impact. Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills. Academic/professional requirements and experience for promotion/appointment An earned PhD or equivalent earned doctoral degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognised university; At least three (3) years of continuous teaching experience at the University as a Senior Lecturer; A minimum of five (5) publications in reputable refereed journals or their equivalent since last promotion to the position or appointment as a Senior Lecturer; Supervised a minimum of three (3) Master’s and one (1) PhD students to completion since promotion or appointment as a Senior Lecturer; Attracted research or development funds as a researcher in at least two projects since last promotion or appointment as a Senior Lecturer; Registered and a member in good standing with the relevant professional body (where applicable); Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community; Contributed both nationally and internationally through scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars, and advisory boards. SENIOR LECTURER Duties and Responsibilities Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned. Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests. Develop learning materials, prepare schemes of work and maintain records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance. Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and refer students to the support services as appropriate. Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum. Participate in supervising and assisting undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research work. Carry out research and produce publications and other research outputs in line with personal objectives agreed upon in the performance appraisal plan. Participate in writing research proposals and applying for research grants. Contribute and participate in departmental and faculty seminars to share research outcomes and build interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department. Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University-wide working groups or committees as and when requested to do so. Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills. Maintain proper records of ‘students’ examinations, assignments, and continuous assessment tests, and ensure they are keyed into the examination records management system on time. Academic/professional requirements and experience for promotion/appointment An earned PhD or equivalent earned doctoral degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognised university; At least three (3) years of continuous teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience; A minimum of four (4) publications in reputable refereed journals or their equivalent since last promotion or appointment to the position of Lecturer/Research Fellow; Supervised at least three (3) ‘ ‘master’s students to completion as a Lecturer/Research Fellow; Registered and a member in good standing with the relevant professional body (where applicable); Attracted research or development funds as a researcher in at least one project since the last promotion or appointment as a Lecturer/ Research Fellow; Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community. LECTURER Duties and Responsibilities Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned. Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests. Develop learning materials, prepare schemes of work and maintain records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance. Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and refer students to the support services as appropriate. Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum. Participate in supervising and assisting undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research work. Carry out research and produce publications and other research outputs in line with personal objectives agreed upon in the performance appraisal plan. Participate in writing research proposals and applying for research grants. Contribute and participate in departmental and faculty seminars to share research outcomes and build interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department. Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University-wide working groups or committees as and when requested to do so. Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills. Maintain proper records of ‘students’ examinations, assignments, and continuous assessment tests, and ensure they are keyed in the examination records management system on time.  Academic/professional requirements and experience for promotion/appointment An earned PhD or equivalent earned doctoral degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognised university; At least three (3) years of continuous teaching experience at the university level, in research, or in industry; A minimum of two (2) publications in reputable refereed scholarly journals. Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community; Registered and a member in good standing with the relevant professional body (where applicable).