Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.
In pursuit of fulfilling
the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is
mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University
by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right
number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive
edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent,
dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the
position of Lecturer – Pharmacognosy in
the School of Pharmacy
Qualifications
Must Have:
- An
earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification
OR
- A
Master’s degree qualification in Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry or Natural
Medicine from recognized/accredited university (for special cases outlined
on MKU teaching staff appointments and promotions guidelines, 2020);
- At
least 7 years teaching experience at a University, 4 of which should be as
a Lecturer.
- At
least three (3) years of teaching/research experience at the university
level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow;
- Accumulated
at least 32 equivalent publication points as a Lecturer/Research Fellow of
which 24 should be from refereed scholarly journals;
- Supervised
at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion and attracted
research funds as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
- Been
registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable)
Duties and
Responsibilities
- An
earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification
- Adherence
to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
- Administration
of Continuous Assessments Tests.
- Examination
Setting, Administration & Marking.
How to Apply
