The Multimedia University College of Kenya was established by the Kenya Government under Legal Notice Number 155 of 2008 as a Constituent College of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). The successor to the Kenya College of Communications Technology (KCCT).
The University College aims at becoming a regional leader in the discovery, preservation and dissemination of knowledge in the areas on Information and Communications Technology and related academic disciplines.
The University College invites appliactions from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions.
University College Library
The University College aims at becoming a regional leader in the discovery, preservation and dissemination of knowledge in the areas on Information and Communications Technology and related academic disciplines.
The University College invites appliactions from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions.
University College Library
1. University Librarian
AC/LIB/1/10
Applicants must have a PhD in Library or Information Sciences plus at least five years experience or be holders of Masters degree in Library or Information Sciences or its equivalent with at least eight years post-qualification working experience in a well-established library at an institution of higher learning.
In addition, applicants must provide evidence of professional leadership, managerial skills and creativity.
Directorate of ICT Services
1. University Librarian
AC/ICT/1/10
Applicants must be holders of a PhD Degree in either Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications Systems or a related qualification in ICT.
In addition, the applicant must have at least 3 years technical experience and managerial experience in a busy ICT environment.
Those with Masters Degree in the relevant field with at least five (5) years relevant work experience may also be considered.
Professional qualifications in ICT such as CISCO networking, Oracle /SOL administration and UNIX based operating system certification will be an added advantage.
Faculty of Engineering
2. Professor
AC/ENG/1/10 - (1 Post)
Applicants must have a PhD plus at least three years of teaching experience at university as associate professor in any of the following fields: Communications Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering.
In addition the candidate must have published at least three papers in refereed journals or three university level books in his/her area of specialization since last appointment as associate professor. He/She should have supervised postgraduate students and demonstrated good academic leadership ability and proven ability to attract research funding.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership in the faculty by teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students in his/her area of specialization, servise postgraduate students, and carry out research.
3. Associate Professor
AC/ENG/2/10
(2 Posts)
Applicants must have a PhD in any of the following fields: Communications Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering plus at least three years of teaching and research experience at an institution of higher learning as a senior lecturer/senior research fellow.
In addition, the candidate must have published at least three papers in refereed journals or at least two university level books in the applicant's area of specialization since their last appointment as senior lecturer. He/She should have demonstrated good leadership ability and proven ability to attract research funding.
The successful candidates will be expected to provide academic leadership in the department, teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and carry out research in their areas of specialization.
4. Senior Lecturer
AC/ENG/3/10
(4 Posts)
Applicants must have a PhD in any of the following fields: Communications Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering or Multimedia Technology plus at least three years of teaching/research experience at an institution of higher learning as a lecturer/research fellow and must have published at least three papers in refereed journals or one university level book since her/his last appointment/promotion. They must demonstrate ability to supervise postgraduate students.
Candidates with masters degrees may be considered for appointment to this grade provided that they have six years teaching experience at an institution of higher learning as lecturers, have relevant industrial experience, and have published at least 3 articles in refereed journals since last appointment.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and initiate and carry out research in their areas of specialization.
5. Lecturer
AC/ENG/4/10
(Various)
Applicants must have a PhD from a recognized university in any of the following
fields: Communications Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering.
Applicants with masters degree and at least two years of teaching experience or research in an institution of higher learning or having relevant industrial experience will also be considered.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate students and conduct
research.
6. Assistant Lecturers
AC/ENG/5/10
(Various)
Applicants must have a relevant first degree and Masters degree from a recognized university in any of the following areas: Communications Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering.
Faculty of Information Science & Technology
7. Professor
AC/IST/1/10
(1 Post)
Applicants must have a PhD in any of the following fields: computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or Information Technology plus at least three years of teaching experience at university as associate professor.
In addition the candidate must have published at least three papers in refereed journals or three university level books in his/her area of specialization since last appointment as associate professor. He/She should have supervised postgraduate students and demonstrated good academic leadership ability and proven ability to attract research funding.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership in the faculty by teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students in his/her area of specialization, supervise postgraduate students, and carry out research.
8. Associate Professor
AC/IST/2/10
(1 Post)
Applicants must have a PhD in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or Information Technology plus at least three years of teaching and research experience at an institution of higher learning as a senior lecturer/senior research fellow.
In addition, the candidate must have published at least three papers in refereed journals or at least two university level books in the applicant's area of specialization since their last appointment as senior lecturer.
He/She should have demonstrated good leadership ability and proven ability to attract research funding. The successful candidates will be expected to provide academic leadership in the department, teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and carry out research in their areas of specialization.
9. Senior Lecturer
AC/IST/3/10
(3 Posts)
Applicants must have a PhD in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or Information Technology plus at least three years of teaching/research at university as a lecturer/research fellow and must have published
at least three papers in refereed journals or one university level book since her/his last appointment/promotion.
They must demonstrate ability to supervise postgraduate students. Candidates with a masters degree may be considered for appointment to this grade provided that they have six years teaching experience at an institution of higher learning as lecturers, have relevant industrial experience, and have published at least 3 articles in refereed journals since the last appointment.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and initiate and carry out research in their areas of specialization.
10. Lecturer
AC/IST/4/10
(4 posts)
Applicants must have-a PhD from a recognized university in any of the following fields:
Computer Science, Information Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems Or
Information Technology. Applicants with masters degree and at least two years of teaching experience or research in an institution of higher learning or having relevant industrial experience will also be considered.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate students and conduct
research.
11. Assistant Lecturers
AC/IST/5/10
(various)
Applicants must have a relevant first degree and Masters degree from a recognized university in any of the following areas: Communications Engineering, Information Science, Electronics, Computer Engineering or Multimedia Technology.
Faculty of Media & Communication
12. Professor
AC/FMC/1/10
(1 Post)
Applicants must have a PhD plus at least three years of teaching experience at university as associate professor in any of the following fields: Mass Communications, Film Production, Animation, TV/Radio Production, Journalism, Public Relations, Printing/Publishing or Graphic Design.
In addition the candidate must have published at least three papers in refereed journals or three university level books in his/her area of specialization since last appointment as associate professor.
He/She should have supervised postgraduate students and demonstrated good academic leadership ability and proven ability to attract research funding.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership in the faculty by teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students in his/her area of specialization, supervise postgraduate students, and carry out research.
13. Associate Professor
AC/FMC/2/10
(2 Posts)
Applicants must have a PhD in any of the following fields: Mass Communications, Film Production, Animation, TV/Radio Production, Journalism, Public Relations, Printing/ Publishing or Graphic Design plus at least three years of teaching and research at university as a senior lecturer/senior research fellow.
In addition, the candidate must have published at least three papers in refereed journals or at least two university level books in the applicant's area of specialization since their last appointment as senior lecturer. He/She should have demonstrated good leadership ability and proven ability to attract research funding.
The successful candidates will be expected to provide academic leadership in the department, teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and carry out research in their areas of specialization.
14. Senior Lecturer
AC/FMC/3/10
(3 Posts)
Applicants must have a PhD in any .of the following fields: Mass Communications, Film Production, Animation, TV/Radio Production, Journalism, Public Relations, Printing/ Publishing or Graphic Design, plus at least three years of teaching/research at university as a lecturer/research fellow and must have published at least three papers in refereed journals or one university level book since her/his last appointment/promotion.
They must demonstrate ability to supervise postgraduate students. Candidates with a masters degree may be considered for appointment to this grade provided that they have six years teaching experience at an institution of higher learning as lecturers, have relevant industrial experience, and have published at least 3 articles in refereed journals since the last appointment.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and initiate and carry out research in their areas of specialization.
15. Lecturer
AC/ FMC /4/10
(4 posts)
Applicants must have a PhD from a recognized university in any of the following fields:
Mass Communications, Film Production, Animation, TV/Radio Production, Journalism,
Public Relations, Printing/Publishing or Graphic Design.
Applicants with Masters Degree and at least two years of teaching experience or research in an institution of higher learning or having relevant industrial experience will also be considered.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate students and conduct
research.
Faculty of Business
16. Professor
AC/FOB/1/10
(1 Post)
Applicants must have a PhD plus at least three years of teaching experience at university as associate professor in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Management Or Marketing. In addition the candidate must have published at least three papers in refereed journals or three university level books in his/her area of specialization since last appointment as associate professor.
He/She should have supervised postgraduate students and demonstrated good academic leadership ability and proven ability to attract research funding.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership in the faculty by teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students in his/her area of specialization, supervise postgraduate students, and carry out research.
17. Associate Professor
AC/FOB/2/10
(2 Posts)
Applicants must have a PhD in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Management or Marketing plus at least three years of teaching and research at university as a senior lecturer/senior research fellow.
In addition, the candidate must have published at least three papers in refereed journals or at least two university level books in the applicant's area of specialization since their last appointment as senior lecturer.
He/She should have demonstrated good leadership ability and proven ability to attract research funding. The successful candidates will be expected to provide academic leadership in the department, teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and carry out research in their areas of specialization.
18. Senior Lecturer
AC/FOB/3/10
(3 Posts)
Applicants must have a PhD in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Management or Marketing plus at least three years of teaching/research at university as a lecturer/research fellow and must have published at least three papers in refereed journals or one university level book since her/his last appointment/promotion.
They must demonstrate ability to supervise postgraduate students. Candidates with a Masters degree may be considered for appointment to this grade provided that they have six years teaching experience at an institution of higher learning as lecturers, have relevant industrial experience, and have published at least 3 articles in refereed journals since the last appointment.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and initiate and carry out research in their areas of specialization.
19. Lecturer
AC/FOB/4/10
(5 posts)
Applicants must have a PhD from a recognized university in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Management or Marketing.
Applicants with Masters Degree and at least two years of teaching experience or research in an institution of higher learning or having relevant industrial experience will also be considered.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate students and conduct
research.
20. Assistant Lecturers
AC/ FOB /5/10
(Various)
Applicants must have a first degree and Masters degree from a recognized university in any of the following fields: Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Management or Marketing.
Applicants who have registered for a PhD degree programme and have teaching experience at university will have added advantage.
Center for Foundation Studies
21. Lecturer
AC/CFS/1/10
(3 posts)
Applicants must have a PhD from a recognized university in Physics, Chemistry and
Mathematics.
Applicants with Masters Degree and at least two years of teaching experience or research in an institution of higher learning or having relevant industrial experience will also be considered.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate students and conduct
research.
22. Assistant Lecturers
AC/CFS/2/10
(3 post)
Applicants must have a first degree and Masters degree from a recognized university in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Applicants who have registered for a PhD degree programme and have teaching experience at university will have added advantage.
Center for Criminology & Forensic Studies
23. Senior Lecturer
AC/CCF/1/10
(1 Posts)
Applicants must have a PhD in Criminology, Criminalistics or Forensic Science plus at least three years of teaching/research at university as a lecturer/research fellow and must have published at least three papers in refereed journals or one university level book since her/ his last appointment/promotion.
They must demonstrate ability to supervise postgraduate students. Candidates with a masters degree may be considered for appointment to this grade provided that they have six years teaching experience at an institution of higher learning as lecturers, have relevant industrial" experience, and have published at least 3 articles in refereed journals since the last appointment.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and initiate and carry out research in their areas of specialization.
24. Lecturer
AC/CCF/2/10
(1 post)
Applicants must have a PhD from a recognized university in criminology, criminalistics or forensic science.
Applicants with Masters Degree and at least two years of teaching experience or research in an institution of higher leaming or having relevant industrial experience will also be considered.
Centre for Further Education
25. Chief Lecturer of Practice
AC/CFE/1/10
(3 posts)
Applicants must have a Masters degree from a recognized university in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Media/Communication Studies or Postal Studies and with over 8 years experience obtained in industry.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach skills courses to undergraduate, diploma and certificate students, and offers consultancy to clients in their areas of specialization.
26. Senior Technologists
NT/ LAB /2/10
(Various)
Applicants must be holders of a first degree of Higher National Diploma in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Multimedia Technology, Physics Or Chemistry with at least 5 years experience in a busy teaching or research laboratory.
27. Technologists
NT/LAB/3/10
(Various)
Applicants must be holders of at least ordinary diploma in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Multimedia Technology, Physics or Chemistry with at least 3 years experience in a busy teaching or research laboratory.
28. Water Technologists
NT/EST/4/10
(1 post)
Applicants must be holders of Diploma in Water Technology or Engineering from a recognized institution with at least five (5) years working experience in operation and maintenance of water supplies in a large institution.
Terms of Service
Appointments will be offered on permanent and pension able terms subject to successful completion of probation. In special cases, appointments on contract terms will be granted.
Benefits include attractive salary, contributory pension scheme or payment of gratuity for those on contract terms, non-contributory medical scheme and generous house allowance amongst others.
Application Mode
Applications must be made quoting the advert number and must include copies of the relevant academic/professional certificates and updated curriculum vitae and submitted to the address below to reach the undersigned not later than Friday 21st April 2010.
The Principal,
Multimedia University College of Kenya,
P.O Box 30305-00100.
Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail: principal @ mmu.ac.ke
Website: www.mmu.ac.ke
