Job Function:
The key role of this position is to supervise delivery of the curriculum to artisan, craft and diploma programs to ensure that the lecturers teach operational, practical and managerial aspects and supervise student projects through innovative teaching methods.

Specifically the Head of Academic Department will be expected to:
Recruit competent Lecturers
Supervise and guide Lecturers
Prepare and update course curriculum as stipulated by the Institute and regulatory bodies
Prepare time tables in conjunction with the time-tabling Committee
Preparation of exam moderation, timetables, supervision and integrity within the guidelines of the Institute and exam bodies
Preparation of assessment and certification reports
Guide, mentor and counsel students
Carry out Lecturers appraisal
Submit Bi-monthly reports on curriculum implementation by Lecturers to the Principal
Prepare reports on student academic performance for presentation to the Academic Board Committee
Be a member of the Academic Board Committee
Be a member of the Graduation Committee
Have a good knowledge and expertise in theory and practical in at least two units
Prepare course outlines and teaching materials and deliver in at least one unit per term
Supervise student projects
Use a range of delivery of subject techniques
Manage the delivery of individual and collaborative research projects
Meet deadlines in subject delivery, handling of examinations.

Requirements:
A Master’s degree in Hospitality Management or equivalent from an accredited and recognized institution and at least 3 years’ experience in teaching or a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or equivalent from an accredited and recognized institution and at least 5 years’ experience in teaching
Have experience as a Head of Department in an academic institution for at least 3 years
Pedagogical skills
Relevant Industry experience
Registered by TVET
Strong leadership skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Certificate of good conduct
Certificate in Computer literacy skills

Method of Application
APPLICATIONS CAN BE SENT TO:
The Principal
Machakos Institute of Technology,
P.O. Box 2069, 90100, Machakos, Kenya
Cell: 0733 601227 / 0722 973271
Email: E-Mail info@mit.ac.ke / principal@mit.ac.ke
Website: Http:// www.mit.ac.ke

Closing date: 7th Nov. 2020