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Graduate Student Supervisors: Postgraduate Diploma

Nairobi
Part-Time
Reference code
OUK/GSS/03

Job overview

OUK invites qualified academics to supervise Postgraduate Diploma students in its Postgraduate Diploma programmes, mentoring them through virtual supervision on OUK's digital platforms.

About the role

The Open University of Kenya (OUK) is a Public Specialised University chartered on 3rd August 2023 pursuant to Section 24(1)(b) of the Universities Act (No. 42 of 2012). The University is located approximately 70 km from Nairobi at Konza Technopolis, within Makueni County along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway.

The University is established on the philosophy of quality education, technology and accessibility that advocates for inclusivity, flexibility, openness and innovation. OUK invites qualified and interested applicants to serve as graduate student supervisors in the Postgraduate Diploma programmes listed below.

Programmes

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Design and Technology
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Accountability

Key responsibilities

  1. Provide academic and research supervision to Masters and PhD candidates.
  2. Guide candidates in proposal development, research design, data collection, analysis and thesis writing.
  3. Mentor candidates through virtual supervision on OUK's digital platforms.
  4. Ensure adherence to OUK's Graduate Studies Policy, research ethics and quality standards and other University policies including timelines.
  5. Provide timely feedback and progress reports as per institutional guidelines.
  6. Support preparation for thesis defense and publication of research outputs.

Critical requirements

  1. Cover letter indicating area(s) of specialisation.
  2. Updated CV highlighting supervision experience and publications.
  3. Evidence of publications (DOI links or copies).
  4. Recommendation letters from two referees familiar with the applicant's research and supervision records.

Qualifications

Qualifications for a PhD supervisor

  1. An earned PhD in a relevant field from a recognised institution.
  2. At least three (3) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
  3. Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
  4. Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.

Qualifications for a Masters supervisor

  1. PhD in a relevant field OR Master’s degree with significant research/ professional experience in specialized areas and demonstration of supervision of Masters candidates to completion.
  2. At least two (2) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
  3. Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
  4. Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.