Kenyatta
University
Career
Opportunities in a Fast Growing Institution
Kenyatta University seeks to recruit competent and dedicated applicants to fill up the following positions:
I.
Associate Professor - Veterinary Medicine
Qualifications:
- PhD
Degree in Veterinary Clinical Medicine 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
ii. Senior Lecturer - Veterinary Medicine
Qualifications:
- PhD
Degree in Veterinary Clinical Medicine or Livestock Production Systems
from a recognized university
- At
least 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
iii. Lecturer
Qualifications:
- Applicants
must be holders of PhD Degree or have successfully defended PhD thesis in
any of the following fields:
1.
Livestock Production Systems
2.
Animal Genetics and Breeding
3.
Animal Nutrition and Management
4.
Veterinary Clinical Medicine
5.
Dryland Crop Production
6.
Agricultural Engineering
- University
teaching experience
- The
successful candidates will be expected to teach both undergraduate and
postgraduate students, supervise research projects and undertake further
research in their areas of specialization.
iv. Tutorial Fellow
Qualifications:
- Master
of Science Degree in any of the following areas from a recognized
university:
1.
Veterinary Clinical Medicine
2.
Animal Breeding
3.
Agricultural Education
4.
Dryland Crop Production
5.
Agricultural Extension
- Willing
to pursue PhD Degree in their area of specialization
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
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.