How to Become a Lecturer in Kenya and expected salary

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Who is a Lecturer?

Lecturers are teachers who teach academic and vocational subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students. They work in universities and higher education colleges.

Becoming a lecturer can be detailed in;

• Completing your education
• Doing research
• Job opportunities
• Staying current on updates

Education Required: PhD in the field of interest
Key Skills: Communication skills, commitment, creativity, confidence, public speaking, organized, punctual
Salary: Lectures pocket an average of Ksh 180,000 per month

What does Lectures do?

Assessing your lecture notes before and after deliver your lessons, preparing and marking examinations, delivering lectures, seminars & practical demonstrations to students, preparing for classes, creating activities, implementing new teaching methods to deliver interesting lessons  to your students even if the unit is boring.

Steps of becoming a Lecturer

• Education

To become a lecturer you will first qualify to join a university for your Bachelor’s degree hence you should have at least C+ as your average grade and good grades in the field you wish to major in. After completing your first degree pursue a masters and later Ph.D. These takes four, two and three years respectively. Note that PhD is the main qualification you need to achieve to become a full-time lecturer. Previous teaching experience can also be regarded.

• Research

Demonstrating a research profile, both through publishing research and articulating compelling plans for future work, is often an important key to getting a job as a lecturer. Ensure you research well during your PhD program and publish your findings in a reputable academic journal.

•  Job opportunities

Utilize the opportunities you get to gain teaching experience when they emerge and use the experience to add to your resume. This increases your knowledge and makes you more competitive for the position. Before becoming a lecturer, you will have an opportunity to teach while at your Master’s degree level.

• Staying current on updates

The country has increased number of learning institutions which need these professionals. To land the job, you have to be active in networking as well as going through the social media platforms.