Kisii University is a world-class institution dedicated to the advancement of social welfare, research, and academic excellence. We are seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy. The successful candidate will be responsible for training high-level human resources, sustaining high-quality research and consultancy, and disseminating knowledge and competencies to meet the development needs of Kenya and the international labor market.
Responsibilities
Deliver effective teaching and instruction in Anatomy at the university level.
Supervise and mentor graduate students (Master's and PhD) through their research and thesis work.
Conduct high-quality research and publish findings in refereed scholarly journals and university-level books.
Contribute to learned conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Participate in university service, including departmental matters, student academic advising, and committee memberships.
Develop grant-winning research proposals to attract external funding.
Provide service to the community and contribute to national and international development.
Requirements for Appointment
To be eligible for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Hold a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D./D.Phil.) from a recognized/accredited institution.
Possess MMed or MDS qualifications and specialist training.
Have a cumulative of at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the university level since appointment as a Senior Lecturer.
Demonstrate research output of at least thirty-six (36) points from refereed scholarly journals and/or university-level books since becoming a Senior Lecturer.
Have at least six (6) points from postgraduate student supervision and two (2) points from conference proceeding publications since appointment as a Senior Lecturer.
Provide evidence of continued evaluated effective teaching.
Be registered and recognized by the relevant regulatory body (where applicable).
Be a member of or affiliated with a relevant professional body.
Demonstrate contributions to university, community, national, and international service.
Show evidence of having developed successful funding proposals.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Kisii University digital portal at https://digital.kisiiuniversity.ac.ke. Ensure all necessary documentation is provided as per the system requirements.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Kisii University digital recruitment portal at https://digital.kisiiuniversity.ac.ke. Applications must be submitted by the deadline of April 8, 2026.
