Narok University College (Constituent College of Moi University) Job Vacancies

Narok University College, a Constituent College of Moi University was established in July 2008.
Presently, it has seven (7) Schools offering various degree and diploma programmes. The University College is situated two (2) kilometers from Narok town, off Narok Sotik road and next to the Maasai Mara junction.
The University College invites suitably qualified applicants for the following vacant positions: One post is vacant for each advertised area of specialization.
A. Academic Affairs Division
1. School of Education, Arts and Social Sciences
i) Education:
·         Educational Foundations – Associate Professor (Philosophy of Education/History of Education, Sociology of Education and Comparative Education)
·         History of Education/Philosophy of Education – Lecturer
·         Linguistics -Senior Lecturer
·         Early Childhood and Primary Education – Senior lecturer
(ii) Arts & Social Sciences
·         Public Administration- (Associate professor , Senior Lecturer, Lecturer)
2. School of Information Science
·         Archives and Records Management, Media studies and Publishing – Senior Lecturer
·         Classification, cataloguing and Binary Systems – Senior Lecturer
3. School of Natural Resource Management
·         Wildlife Management/Environmental Studies – Associate Professor
·         Forestry – Senior lecturer
·         Agricultural Biotechnology – Lecturer
4. School of Science
·         Atmospheric /Environmental chemistry -Associate professor
·         Physics -Senior Lecturer
·         Statistics -Senior Lecturer
·         Computer Science (soft-ware) – Senior Lecturer
·         Mathematics – pure/applied – Senior Lecturer
5. School of Human Resource Development
·         Human Resource Management -Associate Professor
·         Communication and Public Relations/Journalism – Senior Lecturer
6. School of Business & Economics
·         Business Management –Finance/Accounting)-Associate Professor
·         Business Management –Insurance Mgt/Entrepreneurship – Lecturer
·         Agricultural Economist – Lecturer
·         Tourism Management –Senior Lecturer
·         Hotel & Hospitality- Lecturer
7. School of Nursing
·         Nursing – Senior Lecturer
Qualifications and requirements for the vacant academic positions
Associate Professor – Scale 14
Applicants must have a PhD degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized University.
In addition, they should also:
·         Have at least 4 years of teaching and research since becoming senior lecturer or 8 years of teaching experience at University.
·         Have at least 4 articles in refereed journals since appointment as Senior Lecturer.
·         have supervised post graduate degree candidates
·         have attended and contributed at learned conferences, seminars and workshops
·         Should show evidence of membership of professional societies
·         Should be recognized and registered by relevant professional boards
·         Should show evidence of contribution to University as well as national and international life.
·         Should show evidence of attracting research funds
Senior Lecturer – Scale 13
Applicants must be holders of a relevant PhD degree from a recognized institution.
In addition, they must also
·         Have at least five (5) years of University teaching, three (3) of which as full-time lecturer
·         Have successfully supervised at least four (4) masters students
·         Show evidence of continuing research including published at least four (4) articles in refereed journals since being appointed Lecturer
·         Show evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
·         Show evidence of active participation in departmental activities leadership and good quality teaching.
Lecturer – Scale 12
Applicants must be holders of a relevant PhD degree from a recognized University institution.
In addition, they must also:
·         Have a Masters degree in addition to a first degree from a recognized academic institution plus at least years of teaching experience at University level after obtaining a Masters degree and at least 2 publications in referred journal(s)
·         Have presented at least three (3) Seminar papers or has two (2) publications in referred journals or a University level book by a reputable publisher
·         Show evidence of active participation in departmental activities leadership and good quality teaching.
School of Nursing – Senior Lecturer Scale 13
Applicants must have a
·         Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from a recognized University
·         Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya with current practice License
·         Master of Science in Nursing in either of the following specialty: Midwifery, Nursing Management and Administration, Medical Surgical Nursing, Mental health and Psychiatric Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing or Community Health Nursing
·         PhD in Nursing
·         Minimum of two years Teaching Experience in a university
·         Evidence of Publications in Referred Journals.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Those applicants with Master’s degree in relevant fields with at least eight (8) years of full time University teaching and
evidence of publications would also be considered.
Salary Scales for Teaching Staff
·         Associate Professor (Scale:14) – Ksh.96,157 x 3202 – 105,766 x 3687 – 135,262/-p.m.
·         Senior Lecturer (Scale:13) – Ksh 73,680 x 2122 – 75,802 x 3006 – 92,954 x 3203 -105,766/- p.m.
·         Lecturer (Scale 12) – Ksh. 65,192 x 2122 – 77.924 x 3006 – 92,954/- p.m.
In addition successful candidates shall be entitled to a generous house allowance commensurate with their seniority.
Applications should be received by 23rd May, 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications (5 copies) should be submitted giving full details of applicant’s age, marital status, educational and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, names and addresses of three referees plus copies of certificates and testimonies to:
The Principal,
Narok University College
P.O. Box 861-20500
Narok.

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