Recruitment in Kenyatta University

Kenyatta University 

Career Opportunities in a Fast Growing Institution
 
School of Engineering and Technology
 
Kenyatta University wishes to recruit qualified and dedicated applicants for vacant positions in the following Department of Computing and Information Technology (CIT) in the School of Engineering and Technology.
 
Department of Computing and Information Technology (CIT)
 
Areas of Specialization:
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Distributed Systems
  • Programming
  • Software Engineering
  • Image Processing and Multimedia Systems
  • Mobile Computing
  • Networking
I. Professor
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Information Systems in any of the areas of specialization 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
ii. Associate Professor
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Information Systems in any of the areas of specialization from a recognized university
  • At least eight (8) years of university teaching, four (4) of which as a full - time Senior Lecturer
  • Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and one (1) Ph. D student, since being appointed as Senior Lecturer
  • At least four (4) articles in refereed journals since being appointed as Senior Lecturer
  • Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Senior Lecturer
  • Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
  • Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or Workshops
iii. Senior Lecturer
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Information Systems in any of the areas of specialization from a recognized university
  • At least five (5) years of university teaching, three (3) of which as full time Lecturer
  • Three (3) articles in refereed journals since being appointed as 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 learning conferences, seminars or Workshops
iv. Lecturer
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Information Systems in any of the areas of specialization from a recognized university or have successfully defended PhD thesis
  • Full-time university teaching experience as a Tutorial Fellow/ Assistant Lecturer for at least three (3) years
v. Tutorial Fellow
 
Qualifications:
  • Masters Degree in the field of Computer Science/Information Technology/Information Systems in any of the areas of specialization from a recognized university
  • Hands on experience in Programming ( C++, Java, PHP and MySQL)
  • Prepared to pursue PhD Degree in area of specialization
Applicants registered for PhD Degree will have an added advantage.

Terms of Service: Applicants for teaching positions above Tutorial Fellow will be employed on permanent and pensionable terms.
 
The application letter should give full details of education 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, Tuesday, 28th October 2014.

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


Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.