United States International University - Africa is located in the Kasarani area, off Thika Road in the suburb of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The university is an independent, not-for-profit institution serving 6512 students representing 69 nationalities. It offers 24 degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral level, all of which are accredited in Kenya and the United States of America. Job Purpose: The successful candidates will report to the Chair of the Department of International Relations and will be expected to deliver high-quality instruction, mentor students, and contribute to the academic mission of the department during the summer session. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver engaging lectures and seminars at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the specific areas of specialization listed above. Design and update curricula to align with emerging events and trends in international relations. Supervise graduate research (projects/theses/dissertations). Support and mentor students in their career endeavors. Participate in program assessment and reviews. Engage in research in one’s area of expertise. Engage in service to the University, the profession, and the community. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience To qualify for appointment, an applicant must have: A PhD in International Relations, Political Science, or any other relevant qualification from an accredited and recognized university and be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body. At least 3 years of university teaching or industry experience in a relevant field. Skills in the use of digital technology in teaching and learning are an added advantage. OR A Master’s degree in related areas from an accredited university A minimum of 3 years’ experience in teaching and/or industrial experience in the relevant industry; A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points as per the CUE Standards & Guidelines, 2014, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed scholarly journal papers Be registered for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree qualification Be registered with the relevant professional body. Personal Attributes & Competencies Be self-motivated and highly disciplined. Excellent command of the subject area, including lesson planning. Ethical and professional conduct. Managing ambiguity and emotions. Managing technological change. Excellent communication skills. Excellent listening and mediation skills. Excellent research writing skills.