Teaching Fellow – Spanish

  • Full Time
  • Nairobi

Website Strathmore University

Strathmore University is a Chartered University located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was the first multiracial and multi religious educational institution in English speaking Eastern Africa and more recently the first institute of higher learning to be ISO certified in East and Central Africa in 2004. Our … read moremission is to provide all-round quality education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility; excellence in teaching, research and scholarship; ethical and social development; and service to society.

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

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.

Apply Through:

recruitment@strathmore.edu

To apply for this job please visit strathmore.edu.