Associate Professor (Aquatic and Fishery Science / Blue Economy)

Tom Mboya University is seeking to recruit an Associate Professor in the field of Aquatic and Fishery Science / Blue Economy. The University traces its roots to the Maseno University Learning Centre established in Homa Bay and has grown into a full university. This senior academic position is intended for candidates who have demonstrated significant scholarly achievement and leadership in higher education.

Requirements for Appointment

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• An earned Ph.D or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field (Aquatic and Fishery Science / Blue Economy) from an accredited and recognized university.
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university as a Senior Lecturer, or Senior Researcher/Industry experience or equivalent.
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervised a minimum of four (4) post-graduate students to completion, including at least one doctoral student.
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

How to Apply

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed up to date curriculum vitae, certified true copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, together with testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

Qualified candidates must submit three (3) hard copies of their application, clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied for to the address below and email scanned coloured copies of the same documents compiled into a single PDF file to recruitment@tmu.ac.ke.

Applications must be received on or before Tuesday 14th April, 2026 by 5:00 PM (1700hrs):

The Vice-Chancellor
Tom Mboya University
P. O. BOX 199 - 40300
HOMA-BAY