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Kenyatta University seeks to recruit competent and dedicated applicants to fill up the following positions:
- DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Senior Lecturer
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An earned PhD degree in Coastal and Marine Resource Management, Marine Biology, Marine Sciences, Marine Zoology, Fisheries Science or related field from an accredited or recognized University.
- At least three (3) years of University teaching as full-time Lecturer or five (5) years’ work in research or in industry.
- At least three (3) articles in refereed journals since being appointed Lecturer
- Successful supervision of at least three (3) Master students.
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.
Lecturer – Mombasa Campus
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An earned PhD degree in Coastal and Marine Resource Management, Marine Biology, Marine Sciences, Marine Zoology, Fisheries Science or related field from an accredited or recognized University.
- At least three (3) years University teaching or research / industry experience
- At least two (2) articles in refereed Journals
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
Lecturer – Main Campus
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An earned PhD degree in Entomology or related field from an accredited or recognized University.
- At least three (3) years University teaching or research / industry experience
- At least two (2) articles in refereed journals
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
- DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCES
Lecturer
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An earned PhD degree qualification in Actuarial Science or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized University
- A relevant Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Actuarial Science from an accredited and recognized University.
- At least three (3) years University teaching or research / industry experience
- At least two (2) articles in refereed journals
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
Tutorial Fellow
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics and
- A Bachelor’s degree in either B.Sc. (Mathematics) or B.Ed. (Science), B.Sc. (Mathematics and Computer Science)
- University teaching experience will be an added advantage
- Applicants must be prepared to pursue PhD in the specified areas of specialization.
- Registration for PhD Degree will be an added advantage
- DEPARTMENTS OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC LAW(Re-advertisement)
Professor
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An earned PhD degree in Law from a recognized institution.
- At least three (3) years of University teaching experience as an Associate Professor.
- Successfully supervised at least five (5) Masters Students and two (2) Doctoral students, since being appointed Associate Professor.
- At least five (5) articles in refereed journals since being appointed as Associate Professor.
- Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Associate.
- Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching.
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars and workshops.
Associate Professor
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An earned PhD degree in Law from a recognized institution
- At least three (3) years of University teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer
- Successfully supervised at least four (4) Master students and one (1) PhD student, since being appointed as Senior Lecturer.
- At least four (4) articles in refereed journals since being appointed as a Senior Lecturer.
- Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as a Senior Lecturer.
- Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching.
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars and workshops.
Senior Lecturer
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An earned PhD degree in Law from a recognized institution.
- At least three (3) years of University teaching as full-time Lecturer or five (5) years’ work in research or in industry.
- At least three (3) articles in refereed journals since being appointed Lecturer
- Successful supervision of at least three (3) Master students.
- Evidence of good quality teaching.
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.
Lecturer
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An earned PhD degree in Law from a recognized institution.
- At least three (3) years University teaching or research / industry experience
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
Tutorial Fellow
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Master Degree in Law from a recognized institution.
- Teaching experience at University level will be an added advantage.
- Applicants must be prepared to pursue Ph.D. in the specified areas of specialization.
- Registration for PhD Degree will be an added advantage
- DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
Lecturer
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- A PhD degree in Geomorphology, Hydrology and Water Resources, Economic/Industrial Geography, Remote Sensing and GIS from a recognized and accredited University.
- At least three (3) years University teaching or research / industry experience
- At least two (2) articles in refereed journals
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
Tutorial Fellow
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Geomorphology, Hydrology and Water Resources, Economic/Industrial Geography, Marketing/Transport, Remote Sensing and GIS an accredited and recognized University.
- Teaching experience at University level will be an added advantage.
- Applicants must be prepared to pursue Ph.D. in the specified areas of specialization.
- Registration for PhD Degree will be an added advantage
- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Lecturer
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An earned PhD degree or equivalent degree from an accredited and recognized University with related subject in specific pedagogical knowledge competency
- M.Ed. degree (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business Studies, Religious Studies, Music, German, Geography, Agriculture). For Communication & Collaboration Skills an M.Ed in any area of specialization
- B.Ed. either Arts or Science
- At least three (3) years University teaching or research / industry experience
Tutorial Fellow
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Ed. degree (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, History, Geography, Agriculture, Home Economics).
- Teaching experience at University level will be an added advantage.
- Applicants must be prepared to pursue Ph.D. in the specified areas of specialization.
- Registration for PhD Degree will be an added advantage
- DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Senior Lecturer
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- A PhD and Sc. degree from a recognized University in any of the following areas:- Environmental Health Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, Transportation and Highway Engineering or any other related field
- A B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
- At least three (3) years of University teaching as full-time Lecturer or five (5) years’ work in research or in industry.
- At least three (3) articles in refereed Journals since being appointed Lecturer
- Successful supervision of at least three (3) Master students.
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.
- Registered or registrable with the Engineers Board of Kenya(EBK)
Lecturer
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- A PhD and M.Sc. Degrees from a recognized University in any of the following areas: – Environmental Health Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, Transportation and Highway Engineering or any other related field.
- A B.Sc. Civil Engineering degree from a recognized university.
- At least three (3) years University teaching or research / industry experience
- Be registered or registrable with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
Tutorial Fellow
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An MSc. Degree from a recognized University in any of the following areas:- Transportation and Highway Engineering, Water Resource Engineering
- Applicant must be holder of a BSc. Civil Engineering degree from a recognized university.
- Be registered or registrable with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
- Teaching experience at University level will be an added advantage.
- Registered or willing to pursue a Ph.D. in the specified areas of specialization.
- DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT
Tutorial Fellow
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Degree in Construction Management or Real Estate Management from a recognized University
- Be a holder of Sc. Construction Management or Real Estate from a recognized university.
- At least three (3) years University teaching or research / industry experience
- Applicants must be prepared to pursue PhD in the specified areas of specialization.
- Registration for PhD Degree will be an added advantage
- DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY & CLINICAL PHARMACY
Lecturer
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An earned PhD and Master’s Degree in Clinical Pharmacy, Human Anatomy or Medical Physiology from a recognized and registered institution
- Sc. Degree in Human Anatomy, Medical physiology or MBChB Degree from a local or foreign university recognized by the Commission for University Education, Kenya.
- At least three (3) years University teaching or research / industry experience
- DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Professor
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An earned PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from a recognized institution.
- At least three (3) years of University teaching experience as an Associate Professor.
- Successfully supervised at least five (5) Masters Students and two (2) Doctoral students, since being appointed Associate Professor.
- At least five (5) articles in refereed journals since being appointed as Associate Professor.
- Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Associate.
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars and workshops.
- Be registered or registrable with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
Associate Professor
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An earned PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from a recognized institution
- At least three (3) years of University teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer
- Successfully supervised at least four (4) Master students and one (1) Ph.D. student, since being appointed as Senior Lecturer.
- At least four (4) articles in refereed journals since being appointed as a Senior Lecturer.
- Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as a Senior Lecturer.
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars and workshops.
- Be registered with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
Senior Lecturer
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An earned PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from a recognized institution.
- At least three (3) years of University teaching as full-time Lecturer or five (5) years’ work in research or in industry.
- At least three (3) articles in refereed Journals since being appointed Lecturer
- Successful supervision of at least three (3) Master students.
- Evidence of good quality teaching.
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.
- Be registered or registrable with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
Lecturer
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An earned PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from a recognized institution.
- At least three (3) years University teaching or research / industry experience
- Be registered or registrable with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
Tutorial Fellow
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Teaching experience at University level will be an added advantage.
- Applicants must be prepared to pursue PhD in the specified areas of specialization.
- Registration for PhD Degree will be an added advantage
- Be registered or registrable with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
- DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Professor
Key Qualifications and Experience
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related field.
- At least three (3) years of University teaching experience as an Associate Professor.
- Successfully supervised at least five (5) Masters Students and two (2) Doctoral students, since being appointed Associate Professor.
- At least five (5) articles in refereed journals since being appointed as Associate Professor.
- Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Associate.
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars and workshops.
- Be registered or registrable with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
Associate Professor
Key Qualifications and Experience
- A PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related field.
- At least three (3) years of University teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer
- Successfully supervised at least four (4) Master students and one (1) Ph.D. student, since being appointed as Senior Lecturer.
- At least four (4) articles in refereed journals since being appointed as a Senior Lecturer.
- Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as a Senior Lecturer.
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars and workshops.
- Be registered or registrable with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
Senior Lecturer
Key Qualifications and Experience
- A PhD Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related field.
- At least three (3) years of University teaching as full-time Lecturer or five (5) years’ work in research or in industry.
- At least three (3) articles in refereed Journals since being appointed Lecturer
- Successful supervision of at least three (3) Master students.
- Evidence of good quality teaching.
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.
- Be registered or registrable with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
Lecturer
Key Qualifications and Experience
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related field from a recognized institution.
- At least three (3) years University teaching or research / industry experience
- Be registered or registrable with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
Tutorial Fellow
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related field from a recognized institution.
- Teaching experience at University level will be an added advantage.
- Applicants must be prepared to pursue Ph.D. in the specified areas of specialization.
- Registration for PhD. Degree will be an added advantage
- Be registered or registrable with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
- DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, ARCHEOLOGY AND POLITICAL STUDIES
Professor
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An earned PhD degree in Archeology or Political Studies from a recognized institution.
- At least three (3) years of University teaching experience as an Associate Professor.
- Successfully supervised at least five (5) Masters Students and two (2) Doctoral students, since being appointed Associate Professor.
- At least five (5) articles in refereed journals since being appointed as Associate Professor.
- Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Associate.
- Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching.
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars and workshops.
Associate Professor
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An earned PhD degree in Archeology or Political Studies from a recognized institution
- At least three (3) years of University teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer
- Successfully supervised at least four (4) Master students and one (1) Ph.D. student, since being appointed as Senior Lecturer.
- At least four (4) articles in refereed journals since being appointed as a Senior Lecturer.
- Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as a Senior Lecturer.
- Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching.
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars and workshops.
Senior Lecturer
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An earned PhD degree in Archeology or Political Studies from a recognized institution.
- At least three (3) years of University teaching as full-time Lecturer or five (5) years’ work in research or in industry.
- At least three (3) articles in refereed Journals since being appointed Lecturer
- Successful supervision of at least three (3) Master students.
- Evidence of good quality teaching.
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.
Lecturer
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- An earned PhD degree in Archeology or Political Studies from a recognized institution.
- At least three (3) years University teaching or research / industry experience
- At least two (2) articles in refereed journals
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
Tutorial Fellow
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Master Degree in Archeology or Political Studies from a recognized institution.
- Teaching experience at University level will be an added advantage.
- Applicants must be prepared to pursue PhD in the specified areas of specialization.
- Registration for PhD Degree will be an added advantage
- Department of Economic Theory
Lecturer
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- PhD Degree in Economics specialized in Applied Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.
- At least three (3) years University teaching or research / industry experience
- At least two (2) articles in refereed journals
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, GAS & PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
Lecturer
Key Qualifications and Experience
- PhD Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Renewable Energy Technology/ Engineering or related field from a recognized institution.
- At least three (3) years University teaching or research / industry experience
- Be registered or registrable with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
Tutorial Fellow
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field from a recognized institution.
- Teaching experience at University level will be an added advantage.
- Applicants must be prepared to pursue Ph.D. in the specified areas of specialization.
- Registration for PhD. Degree will be an added advantage
- Be registered or registrable with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
- DIRECTORATE OF UNIVERSITY SECURITY SERVICES
Director, University Security Services – Grade 14
Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance) the Director, Security Services will be in-charge of security and safeguarding University properties:
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Enforcement of University rules, regulations and procedures
- Collection of intelligence
- Safeguarding University property
- Co-ordination of all Security operations
- To be proactive and sensitive to security issues
- Advising the University Management on security matters
- Reviewing the security arrangements
- Training of personnel on security awareness
- Capacity to create a harmonious working relationship with all the teams; internal, external/private and seconded
- Able to strengthen the working relationship with the National Security System
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Security related field from a recognized University
- Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
- KCE Division II/ KCSE mean grade C+ and above
- Served in the Discipline Forces and attained the rank of Major / Superintended of Police and above
- Over fifteen (15) years’ work experience
- Knowledge of Fire/Disaster Management and first aid
- Knowledge of Intelligence collection/ investigations
- Police Clearance certificate
- Computer literate
- Clean discharge certificate if applicable
Deputy Director, Grade 12 – University Security Services
Reporting to the Director, University Security Services, Deputy Director will coordinate security services, receive and review security reports and investigate security related incidents.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Provide counsel in the supervision of investigative tasks within the University.
- Report unusual activity or suspicions on safety issues to the Director or management.
- Properly complete incident reports and misconduct reports in the University.
- Prepare and disseminate security reports to be used by management for decision making from time to time as per request.
- Participate actively in professional growth and advancement of skills among the security staff in the University.
- Build and leverage on positive relationship with students in order to keep the University a safe learning environment.
- Lead efforts to escalate inappropriate student behaviors and assist students to maximize their time on educational activities.
- Make recommendations for corrective actions on any emerging issues in the Security department in the University.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ Degree in criminology or security related field, Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences or in any other relevant areas from a recognized University
- At least KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or equivalent
- Must have served as at least Chief Inspector of Police in National Police Service or a Captain in Kenya Defense Forces.
- At least five (5) years’ working experience as a Security Manager or Senior Administrative Officer with experience in security management
- Computer literate
- Valid certificate of good conduct
- Relevant additional training in security operations and investigative skills will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of relevant legislations
- Knowledge of professional standards
- Clean discharge certificate where applicable.
Key Competencies and Skills:
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Team Building skills.
- Supervisory skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Conflict management skills.
- Must pass the integrity test as required by Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
TERMS OF SERVICE:
The terms of service include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance.
Applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
Applicants and Referees should write directly to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance)
Kenyatta University
P.O. BOX 43844 – 00100
NAIROBI
Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than,
23rd January, 2025
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
