The University of Embu (UoEm) is seeking to recruit a highly qualified and experienced academic professional for the position of Associate Professor in Sports and Recreation. This is a senior faculty role requiring a strong commitment to teaching excellence, impactful research, and academic leadership. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the university's mission through high-quality instruction, postgraduate supervision, and securing research funding.
Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality lectures and assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Sports and Recreation.
Supervise Masters and PhD students to completion of their research projects.
Conduct and publish high-impact research in refereed scholarly journals.
Seek and secure external research grants to support academic activities.
Participate in university leadership and administrative activities.
Engage in curriculum development and review within the department.
Present research findings at learned conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education: Must hold a PhD or Fellowship in Sports and Recreation or a related field.
Teaching Experience: At least eight (8) years of university teaching experience, with a minimum of three (3) years served as a full-time Senior Lecturer.
Research and Publications: Have at least 48 publication points, 32 of which must be from articles in refereed scholarly journals published since being appointed as a Senior Lecturer.
Postgraduate Supervision: Successfully supervised to completion at least five (5) Masters students and one (1) PhD student since being appointed Senior Lecturer.
Research Grants: Provide evidence of successfully securing at least two (2) research grants since being appointed Senior Lecturer.
Professional Engagement: Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars, or workshops.
Leadership: Evidence of active participation or leadership in university activities.
Continuous Research: Demonstration of ongoing research activities in the field.
Compliance: Applicants must submit one (1) hard copy of the application package to be considered.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit an application package consisting of both hard and soft copies.
Referees: Applicants should notify three (3) referees to send their recommendation letters directly to the Vice-Chancellor in a sealed envelope or via email to vc@embuni.ac.ke before the deadline.
Application Package: The application (hard and soft copy) should reach the undersigned not later than 5.00 pm on Friday, 8th May, 2026.
Postal Address:
The Vice-Chancellor,
University of Embu,
P.O. Box 6-60100, Embu,
Kenya.
Email for Soft Copies: vc@embuni.ac.ke
Online Portal: Candidates may also apply via the recruitment portal at recruitment.embuni.ac.ke.
