Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities shall include but are
not limited to:
Engage in research, publication, teaching, and
student supervision to fulfill university objectives.
Develop grant-worthy research proposals for internal
and external funding.
Collaborate with local, regional, and international
partners to address societal issues.
Disseminate research findings through journal
publications for public knowledge sharing.
Train, mentor, and evaluate students to ensure
high-quality research output.
Review research proposals to enhance their grant
attractiveness.
Serve as an external examiner to promote academic
exchange and excellence.
Provide consultancy services to address community challenges and contribute to societal development.
Acquire patents for innovations to protect
intellectual property rights.
Collaborate with staff to enhance course delivery
quality and monitoring.
Develop adaptable teaching models to ensure effective
and continuous learning.
Assess student progress through course evaluations
and examinations.
Identify and procure relevant learning resources to
enhance teaching quality.
Develop practical modules aligned with the curriculum
for hands-on learning.
Initiate community development projects and establish
funding linkages for university projects.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in
the relevant area from an accredited university recognized by OUK Senate.
At least three (3) years teaching experience as a
Lecturer or equivalent; and research experience or six (6) years in research/
industry experience.
A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a
Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from
refereed scholarly journals.
Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students
to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.
Registered with the relevant professional body (where
applicable).
Attracted research or development funds.
In-depth professional/discipline specific knowledge
and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge of several fields.
How To Apply
All applicants should;
Submit their application online through the specific
links provided:
Attach: Application Letter, a detailed
Curriculum Vitae indicating (academic qualifications, professional
experience, academic leadership, list of publications, awards, scholarships,
funding, membership to professional associations or bodies and linkages, valid
email addresses, telephone contacts), Certified copies of Certificates,
National ID, and other testimonials;
Provide names, telephone numbers and contact
addresses of three referees and ensure that the referees submit confidential
reports on the applicant’s suitability for the post to the undersigned before
the closure date at hr@ouk.ac.ke
NOTE: The Terms of Service will be either Permanent
and Pensionable or Contract, as shall be determined by the University Council.
Open University of Kenya (OUK) is an equal
opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of either gender, persons with
disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should submit their applications so as to be received on
or before 25th June, 2024. Any form of canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.Interested and qualified? Go to The Open University of Kenya on dacc.ouk.ac.ke to apply
