Kenyatta University seeks to recruit
competent and dedicated applicants to fill up the following positions:
1. School of Applied Human Sciences
i. Professor
Qualifications:
- PhD Degree in Leisure and Recreation
Management or Exercise and Sport Science from a recognized university
- At least twelve (12) years of university
teaching, five (5) of which as full-time Associate Professor
- At least four (4) articles in refereed
journals, since being appointed as Associate Professor
- Successful supervision of at least four (4)
Master students and at least two (2) PhD students since being appointed as
Associate Professor
- Evidence of successfully applying for a grant
either individually or as a group since being appointed as Associate
Professor
- Evidence of active participation in
departmental activities and good quality teaching
- Evidence of attendance and contribution at
learning conferences, seminars or workshops
ii. Associate Professor
Qualifications:
- PhD Degree in Leisure and Recreation
Management or Exercise and Sport Science 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) PhD 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 Leisure and Recreation
Management or Exercise and Sport Science 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 as Lecturer
- Successful supervision of at least (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 Leisure and Recreation
Management or Exercise and Sport Science from a recognized university
- University teaching experience
v. Tutorial Fellow
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Leisure and Recreation
Management or Exercise and Sport Science from a recognized university
- Willing to register for PhD Degree
2. School of Applied Human Sciences
Department of Physical and Health
Education
Areas of Specialization:
- Physical and Health Education
- Recreation Management
- Exercise and Sports Science
i. Professor
Qualifications:
- PhD Degree in the relevant 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
ii. Associate Professor
Qualifications:
- PhD Degree in the relevant 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
iii. Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- PhD Degree in the relevant field 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
iv. Lecturer
Qualifications:
- PhD Degree in the relevant field from a
recognized university
- University teaching experience
v. Tutorial Fellow
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in the relevant field from a
recognized university
- Willing to register for PhD Degree
3. School of Visual and Performing
Arts
Department of Music and Dance
i. Full-Time Studio Technician and
Instructor
Qualifications:
- KCE Division III/ KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain)
and above
- Diploma in Music Technology / Sound
Engineering or equivalent
- At least two (2) years relevant work
experience as a performing Musician or a Studio Technician, one (1) of
which in a recording Studio
- Experience with Macintosh Operational Systems
and conversant with Studio Programmes including Pro – tools, Logic Pro,
Garage Band and Fruity Loops
- Instructional knowledge in:
1.
Music recording concert production
and staging
2.
Computing and sequencing techniques
3.
Music and multimedia
4.
Music Technology courses
4. School of Pure and Applied
Sciences
Department Of Plant Sciences
Campus:
- Main
- Mombasa
- Kitui
i. Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- PhD Degree in Genetics/Genomics/Plant Ecology
from a recognized university
- At least five (5) years of university
teaching, three (3) of which as full-time Lecturer, OR for those from
Research Institutions four (4) years of university teaching, three (3) of
which as full-time Lecturer
- At least three (3) articles in refereed
journals since being appointed as a Lecturer
- Successful supervision of at least (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
ii. Lecturer
Qualifications:
- PhD Degree in Genetics/Genomics/Plant Ecology
from a recognized university
- At least three (3) years university teaching
experience
iii. Tutorial Fellow
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Genetics/Genomics/Plant
Ecology from a recognized university
- Registered for PhD Degree in
Genetics/Genomics/Plant Ecology
5. School of Education
Department of Library and Information
Science
I. Tutorial Fellow
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Library and Information
Science or Records and Archives Management from a recognized university
- Experience of teaching Library Science or
Records and Archives Management at university level
- Must be computer literate
- Ready to undertake PhD program
- Able to teach one of the following thematic
areas:
1.
Information organization and
retrieval studies
2.
Archives and records technology
3.
Information management and user
studies
4.
Justice information systems
5.
Information Technology
6. School of Engineering and
Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
Areas of Specialization:
- Structural Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
- Public/Environmental Health Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
i. Professor
Qualifications:
- PhD Degree in Civil Engineering or related
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 with the Engineers Board of Kenya
(EBK) as a Professional or Consulting Engineer
ii. Associate Professor
Qualifications:
- PhD Degree in Civil Engineering or related
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 with the Engineers Board of Kenya
(EBK) as a Professional or Consulting Engineer
iii. Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- PhD Degree in Civil Engineering or related
field 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
- Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya
(EBK) preferably as a Professional Engineer
iv. Lecturer
Qualifications:
- PhD Degree in Civil Engineering or related
field from a recognized university
- OR Masters and Bachelors Degree in the above
mentioned area
- Full-time university teaching experience as a
Tutorial Fellow or as an Assistant Lecturer for at least three (3) years
- Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya
(EBK) minimum as a Graduate Engineer
v. Tutorial Fellow
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Civil Engineering or related
field from a recognized university
- Bachelors Degree in the above mentioned area
- Willing to pursue a PhD Degree
- Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya
(EBK) minimum as a Graduate Engineer
vi. Senior Technician - Grade E/F
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or
related field from a recognized university
- At least five (5) years of practical relevant
work experience as a Technician in a university or research institution in
one or more of the above areas of specialization
- Knowledge of computer application including
CAD will be an added advantage
The successful candidate will be
involved in planning, preparing and implementing practical / laboratory classes
and research projects for both undergraduate and post graduate students under
guidance of academic members of staff in their respective departments.
Registration by a recognized professional Engineering body as a Technician will be an added advantage.
vii. Technician - Grade C/D
Qualifications:
- KCE Division II/KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) and
a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering or related field from
a recognized institution of higher learning.
- At least three (3) years of work experience as
a Technician in an academic or research institution in one or more of the
above areas of specialization
- Knowledge of computer applications including
CAD will be an added advantage
The successful candidate will be
involved in planning, preparing and implementing practical / laboratory
exercise for undergraduate and post graduate students.
Registration by a recognized professional Engineering body as a Technician engineer will be an added advantage.
viii. Technician - Grade A/B
Qualifications:
- KCE Division III/KCSE Grade C (Plain) and
above
- Ordinary Diploma in Civil Engineering or
related field from a reputable institution of higher learning
- At least two (2) years relevant work
experience in an academic or research institution in one or more of the
above areas of specialization
- Successful candidates should be able to
operate and maintain laboratory/practical and research work.
- Ability to communicate effectively and
computer literacy will be an added advantage.
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, Thursday, 11th February 2016
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.