Career Opportunities in Kenyatta University (School of Engineering & Technology)

Kenyatta University
 
Career Opportunities in a Fast Growing Institution
 
School of Engineering & Technology
 
Kenyatta University wishes to recruit qualified and dedicated applicants for vacant positions in the following departments in the School of Engineering & Technology:

 

1. Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
 
a) Programme: Biomedical Engineering
 
Areas of Specialization:
  • Biomedical Instrumentation
  • Bio-signals and systems
  • Medical Imaging and Sensing
  • Biomechanics

i. Professor
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Biomedical Engineering from a recognized University
  • MSc Degree in Biomedical Engineering from a recognized University
  • BSc Degree in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent engineering field from a recognized University
  • At least twelve (12) years of University teaching at Lecturer level, (5) of which as full-time Associate Professor
  • Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and at least two (2) PhD students since being appointed Associate Professor
  • At least four (4) articles in refereed journals, since being appointed as an Associate Professor
  • Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as an Associate Professor
  • Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
  • Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars and workshops
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Consulting Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
ii. Associate Professor
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Biomedical Engineering from a recognized University
  • MSc Degree in Biomedical Engineering from a recognized University
  • BSc Degree in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent engineering field from a recognized University
  • At least eight (8) years of University teaching, four (4) of which as full-time Senior Lecturer
  • Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and one (1) PhD student, since being appointed 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
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Consulting Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
iii. Senior Lecturer
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Biomedical Engineering from a recognized University
  • MSc Degree in Biomedical Engineering from a recognized University
  • BSc Degree in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent engineering field from a recognized University
  • Five (5) years of University teaching, three (3) of which as full-time Lecturer
  • At least three (3) articles in refereed Journals since being appointed Lecturer
  • Successful supervision of at least three (3) Masters students
  • Evidence of applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Lecturer
  • Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
  • Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
iv. Lecturer
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Biomedical Engineering from a recognized University
  • OR MSc Degree in Biomedical Engineering from a recognized University and at least three (3) years practical experience
  • BSc Degree in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent engineering field from a recognized University
  • University teaching experience will be an added advantage
  • Be either registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) OR as a Graduate Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Graduate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
b) Programme: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
 
Areas of Specialization:
  • Electronics and Microprocessors
  • Electrical Machines
  • Power Systems
  • Telecommunications and Microwaves
  • Control and Instrumentation
i. Professor
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from a recognized University
  • MSc Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from a recognized University
  • BSc Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from a recognized University
  • At least twelve (12) years of University teaching at Lecturer level, (5) of which as full-time Associate Professor
  • Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and at least two (2) PhD students since being appointed Associate Professor
  • At least four (4) articles in refereed journals, since being appointed as an Associate Professor
  • Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as an Associate Professor
  • Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
  • Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars and workshops
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Consulting Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
ii. Associate Professor
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from a recognized University
  • MSc Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from a recognized University
  • BSc Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from a recognized University
  • At least eight (8) years of University teaching, four (4) of which as full-time Senior Lecturer
  • Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and one (1) PhD student, since being appointed 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
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Consulting Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
iii. Senior Lecturer
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from a recognized University
  • MSc Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from a recognized University
  • BSc Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from a recognized University
  • Five (5) years of University teaching, three (3) of which as full-time Lecturer
  • At least three (3) articles in refereed Journals since being appointed Lecturer
  • Successful supervision of at least three (3) Masters students
  • Evidence of applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Lecturer
  • Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
  • Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
iv. Lecturer
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from a recognized University
  • OR MSc Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from a recognized University and at least three (3) years practical experience
  • BSc Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from a recognized University
  • University teaching experience will be an added advantage
  •  Be either registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) OR as a Graduate Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Graduate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
2. Department of Civil Engineering
 
Programme: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
 
Areas of Specialization:
  • Farm Power and Machinery
  • Soil and Water Resources
  • Crop processing and Storage.
  • Farm Structures and Environment
  • Farm Electrification and IT
i. Professor
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University
  • MSc Degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University
  • BSc Degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering from a recognized University
  • At least twelve (12) years of University teaching at Lecturer level, (5) of which as full-time Associate Professor
  • Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and at least two (2) PhD students since being appointed Associate Professor
  • At least four (4) articles in refereed journals, since being appointed as an Associate Professor
  • Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as an Associate Professor
  • Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
  • Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars and workshops
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Consulting Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
ii. Associate Professor
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University
  • MSc Degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University
  • BSc Degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering from a recognized University
  • At least eight (8) years of University teaching, four (4) of which as full-time Senior Lecturer
  • Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and one (1) PhD student, since being appointed 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
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Consulting Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
iii. Senior Lecturer
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University
  • MSc Degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University
  • BSc Degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering from a recognized University
  • Five (5) years of University teaching, three (3) of which as full-time Lecturer
  • At least three (3) articles in refereed Journals since being appointed Lecturer
  • Successful supervision of at least three (3) Masters students
  • Evidence of applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Lecturer
  • Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
  • Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
iv. Lecturer
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University
  • OR MSc Degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University and at least three (3) years practical experience
  • BSc Degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering from a recognized University
  • University teaching experience will be an added advantage
  • Be either registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) OR as a Graduate Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Graduate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
3. Department of Mechanical Engineering
 
a) Programme: Mechanical Engineering
 
Areas of Specialization:
  • Solid (Applied Mechanics)
  • Thermodynamics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Mechanics of Machines
  • Materials
i. Professor
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University
  • MSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University
  • BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University
  • At least twelve (12) years of University teaching at Lecturer level, (5) of which as full-time Associate Professor
  • Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and at least two (2) PhD students since being appointed Associate Professor
  • At least four (4) articles in refereed journals, since being appointed as an Associate Professor
  • Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as an Associate Professor
  • Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
  • Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars and workshops
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Consulting Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
ii. Associate Professor
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University
  • MSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University
  • BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University
  • At least eight (8) years of University teaching, four (4) of which as full-time Senior Lecturer
  • Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and one (1) PhD student, since being appointed 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
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Consulting Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
iii. Senior Lecturer
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University
  • MSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University
  • BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University
  • Five (5) years of University teaching, three (3) of which as full-time Lecturer
  • At least three (3) articles in refereed Journals since being appointed Lecturer
  • Successful supervision of at least three (3) Masters students
  • Evidence of applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Lecturer
  • Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
  • Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
iv. Lecturer
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University
  • OR MSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University and at least three (3) years practical experience
  • BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University
  • University teaching experience will be an added advantage
  • Be either registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) OR as a Graduate Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Graduate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
b) Programme: Aerospace Engineering
 
Areas of Specialization:
  • Avionics
  • Propulsion Engineering
  • Airframe structures
  • Flight Dynamics
i. Professor
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University
  • MSc Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University
  • BSc Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University
  • At least twelve (12) years of University teaching at Lecturer level, (5) of which as full-time Associate Professor
  • Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and at least two (2) PhD students since being appointed Associate Professor
  • At least four (4) articles in refereed journals, since being appointed as an Associate Professor
  • Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as an Associate Professor
  • Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
  • Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars and workshops
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Consulting Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
ii. Associate Professor
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University
  • MSc Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University
  • BSc Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University
  • At least eight (8) years of University teaching, four (4) of which as full-time Senior Lecturer
  • Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and one (1) PhD student, since being appointed 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
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Consulting Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
iii. Senior Lecturer
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University
  • MSc Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University
  • BSc Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University
  • At least five (5) years of University teaching at Lecturer level, (5) of which as full-time Associate Professor
  • Five (5) years of University teaching, three (3) of which as full-time Lecturer
  • At least three (3) articles in refereed Journals since being appointed Lecturer
  • Successful supervision of at least three (3) Masters students
  • Evidence of applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Lecturer
  • Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
  • Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin.
  • Corporate Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
iv. Lecturer
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University
  • OR MSc Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University and at least three (3) years practical experience
  • BSc Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent Engineering field from a recognized University
  • University teaching experience will be an added advantage
  • Be either registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) OR as a Graduate Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Graduate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
4. Department of Gas and Petroleum Engineering
 
Programme: Petroleum Engineering
 
Areas of Specialization:
  • Oil Field Engineering
  • Oil-Gas Development Engineering
  • Oil-Gas Drilling Engineering
  • Petroleum Reservoir Engineering
i. Professor
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Petroleum Engineering from a recognized University
  • MSc Degree in Petroleum Engineering from a recognized University
  • BSc Degree in Petroleum Engineering from a recognized University
  • At least twelve (12) years of University teaching at Lecturer level, (5) of which as full-time Associate Professor
  • Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and at least two (2) PhD students since being appointed Associate Professor
  • At least four (4) articles in refereed journals, since being appointed as an Associate Professor
  • Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as an Associate Professor
  • Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
  • Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars and workshops
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Consulting Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
ii. Associate Professor
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Petroleum Engineering from a recognized University
  • MSc Degree in Petroleum Engineering from a recognized University
  • BSc Degree in Petroleum Engineering from a recognized University
  • At least eight (8) years of University teaching, four (4) of which as full-time Senior Lecturer
  • Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and one (1) PhD student, since being appointed 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
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Consulting Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
iii. Senior Lecturer
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Petroleum Engineering from a recognized University
  • MSc Degree in Petroleum Engineering from a recognized University
  • BSc Degree in Petroleum Engineering from a recognized University
  • Five (5) years of University teaching, three (3) of which as full-time Lecturer
  • At least three (3) articles in refereed Journals since being appointed Lecturer
  • Successful supervision of at least three (3) Masters students
  • Evidence of applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Lecturer
  • Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
  • Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
iv. Lecturer
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Petroleum Engineering from a recognized University
  • OR MSc Degree in Petroleum Engineering from a recognized University and at least three (3) years practical experience
  • BSc Degree in Petroleum Engineering from a recognized University
  • University teaching experience will be an added advantage
  • Be either registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) OR as a Graduate Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or the equivalent Engineering regulatory body in country of origin
  • Corporate Member or Graduate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
Terms of Service:  

For teaching positions above Tutorial Fellow employment will be on permanent and pensionable terms.
 
Tutorial Fellows are employed on one (1) year renewable contract, to the maximum of three (3) years.
 
The terms for non-teaching positions include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance. Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance-based contract and gratuity will be paid at the end of the contract.

The 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)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi
 
Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than, Monday, 11th April 2016.
 
Enquiries: For details related to job specifications and general requirements, kindly visit our website: www.ku.ac.ke

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.