Professors and Lecturers Jobs in Kenya

KeMU a chartered ecumenical institution of higher learning based in Meru with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru and Nyeri wishes to recruit dynamic and qualified professionals for the following positions:

Registrar (Academic Affairs)

Applicants must be holders of a PhD from a recognized University. He/she must have at least five (5) years working experience in the Academic Division of an institution of Higher Learning and must be computer proficient.

The successful candidate shall perform duties such as:

• Coordination of recruitment, admission and registration of students
• Oversee the administration of examination, graduation and certification
• Direct preparation of academic calendar. Time table and schedules,
• Coordinate use of tuition facilities
• Secretary to the Senate and Deans Committee.

Assistant Dean of Students

Applicants must be holders of at least a Masters degree from a recognized University. He/she must have at least five (5) years working experience working with students of an institution of Higher Learning and must be computer proficient.

Reporting to the Dean of Students

The successful candidate shall perform such duties as:

• Development of Student Welfare
• Oversee students social regulation
• Organization and involvement of students in outreach and community service.

Senior Assistant Registrar (Admissions)

Applicants must be holders of at least a Masters Degree from a recognized University. He/she must have at least two (2) years working experience and must be computer proficient.

Those who have worked at the level of Senior Assistant Registrar or with experience in admission, recruitment or marketing in an institution of Higher Learning have an added advantage.

The successful candidate shall perform such duties as:

• Reporting to Registrar Academic Affairs
• Coordination of recruitment, admission and registration of students
• Preparation of academic calendar, time tables and schedules.
• Coordination use of tuition facilities

Faculty of Science & Technology

Applications are invited for teaching positions in the following areas:

1. Civil Engineering
2. Biochemistry

I. Professors

Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree from a recognized university, in any of the following areas: Biochemistry and Civil Engineering.

In addition the applicant must:

• Have at least twelve (12) years of University teaching experience, five (5) years of which as an Associate Professor
• Have successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters and at least two (2) PhD students since being appointed Associate Professor
• Show evidence of continuing research including having published at least four (4) articles in Refereed Journals since being appointed Associate Professor
• Show evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
• Show evidence of successfully applying for a research grant either individually or as a group since being appointed Associate Professor.

II. Associate Professors

Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree from a recognized university, in any of the following areas: Biochemistry and Civil Engineering.

In addition the applicant must:

• Have at least eight (8) years university teaching [four (4) of which as a full-time senior lecturer
• Show evidence of continuing research including having published at least four (4) articles in refereed journals since being appointed Senior Lecturer
• Have successfully supervised Masters and PhD students since being appointed Senior Lecturer
• Show evidence of having applied for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as a lecturer.

III. Senior Lecturers

Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree from a recognized university, in any of the following areas: Civil Engineering and Biochemistry.

In addition the applicant must:

• Have at least five (5) years of University teaching, three (3) of which as a full time lecturer after a PhD degree
• Have successfully supervised graduate students at Masters or PhD level
• Show evidence of continuing research and grant application, including having published at least three (3) articles in refereed journals since being appointed lecturer
• Show evidence of attendance and contribution at conferences, seminars or workshops
• Show evidence of active participation in departmental activities.

IV. Lecturers

Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree from a recognized University in any of the following areas: Civil Engineering and Biochemistry.

Note: Applicants with a Masters degree in Civil Engineering or Biochemistry plus five (5) years teaching experience and at least three (3) articles in refereed journals may apply.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit an Application Letter, detailed CV and testimonials addressed to;

The Vice Chancellor,
P.O. Box 267-60200, Meru.

Deadline for submission is Friday 9th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KeMU is an equal opportunity employer