Lecturer – Community Development Practice

Primary Purpose of the Role

To provide high-quality teaching and training in community development practice at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
To lead curriculum development implementation and review in the area of community development.
To engage in research innovation and community-engagement activities aligned with AMIUs mission of developing transformational health and development practitioners in Africa.
To supervise and mentor students (both undergraduate and postgraduate) in coursework fieldwork/practicum and research.
To contribute to academic administration quality assurance accreditation partnerships and resource mobilisation for the department.

Key Responsibilities

In line with AMIUs lecturer job adverts responsibilities may include:

1. Teaching & Learning
   • Deliver lectures seminars/tutorials and practical sessions in community development practice (e.g. community mobilisation participatory development monitoring & evaluation gender & development livelihood programmes social policy community health & development linkages).
   • Develop course materials (syllabi lecture notes handouts assessments) including e-learning/virtual content as required.
   • Supervise student fieldwork/practicum in community development settings and evaluate student progress assignments/exams and provide timely feedback.
   • Contribute to enhancing student retention progression and widening participation.
2. Curriculum & Programme Development
   • Lead or participate in the design review and development of new and existing programmes/courses in community development practice.
   • Engage with external stakeholders (industry NGOs government donors) for programme validation and practicum links.
   • Ensure alignment of programmes with regulatory/accreditation requirements (e.g. for Commission for University Education (CUE) other regulatory bodies or  itsequivalent) and AMIU policy.
3. Research Innovation & Community Engagement
   • Undertake individual and collaborative research in community development practice; publish in peer-reviewed journals.
   • Seek and attract research funding/grants and participate in income-generating activities for the department.
   • Participate in community outreach extension activities and partnerships that advance AMIUs mission in Africa.
4. Student Supervision & Mentoring
   • Supervise honours masters and/or doctoral students (as relevant) in their research projects/dissertations.
   • Provide academic mentorship and career guidance to students in the community development field.
5. Quality Assurance Accreditation & Administration
   • Adhere to and support academic quality assurance processes; maintain standards and contribute to accreditation of programmes.
   • Participate in departmental/ faculty meetings serve on committees contribute to strategic planning and departmental administration.
6. Other Duties
   • Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or Dean consistent with lecturer level expectations.
   • Contribute to marketing of programmes and profile-building for the department and AMIU.

Qualifications :

Essential qualifications & experience

• A PhD in Community Development Development Studies Social Work Public Health  Community Health (with strong community development component) or equivalent field from a recognised university.
• At least three (3) years full-time teaching experience at university level in relevant field OR equivalent significant research/industry experience (six (6) years).
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications (for example minimum publication points as per AMIU framework: e.g. 32 points total 24 from refereed journals)
• Supervision of postgraduate students (at least three to completion) is desirable.
• Membership or registration with a relevant professional body (if applicable) - e.g. for community development practitioners or public health practitioners.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and virtual/online teaching methodologies.

Desirable qualifications & experience

• Evidence of attracting research funding/grants.
• Experience in curriculum development and programme accreditation processes.
• Experience working in community development contexts (NGO government international development) in Africa.
• Ability to engage with external stakeholders (industry NGOs government) for practicum and student internships.
• Good interpersonal communication and team-working skills.
• High level of integrity ethical practice commitment to student centred learning multicultural sensitivity.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to present at conferences publish research write grant proposals.
• Excellent planning organisational and time-management skills (for teaching research supervision and administrative roles).
• Ability to use digital teaching tools and adapt to virtual/hybrid teaching environments.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise students mentor juniors and collaborate in teams.
• Strategic and creative thinker with ability to contribute to departmental growth income generation and programme innovation.
• Commitment to academic quality ethical standards and community-engaged scholarship.

Additional Information :

Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. The closing date will be Friday 12th December 2025.

All Amref International University open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly note that official emails from AmIU will arrive from an @ or @ address.

Amref International University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref International University is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time