Rongo University is a leading University in the region, whose mission is to provide high quality education through teaching, research, community service and nurturing innovative graduates. The university is seeking a Lecturer in Broadcast Media to join its academic team.
Job Description
An officer at this level shall:
Teach and evaluate/assess courses in one’s discipline at undergraduate and graduate levels;
Conduct research to inform knowledge, policy and practice;
Develop proposals to attract research funding;
Disseminate research findings through publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs, policy briefs, conferences and other creative works;
Develop innovation and inventions and register patents;
Supervise and examine undergraduate and graduate projects, tutorials, practicals/practicums, and field attachment sessions;
Provide mentorship and career counselling to students and junior staff;
Initiate and execute research project;
Collaborate with academic faculty on curriculum development and review;
Collaborate with the industry and other stakeholders for consultancy services in their areas of expertise;
Establish partnerships, linkages and networks through projects and source donors for community projects;
Provide professional and community service; and
Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, one must have:
Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent degree from a recognized institution in the relevant specialization,
OR
Masters degree in the relevant field from a recognized university with at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or 6 years in research or industry; and
Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
Demonstrated ability for university teaching and research;
Have participated in conferences and similar learned fora; and
A minimum of six (6) publication points, of which at least four (4) should be from refereed journal papers for Masters holders or four (4) publication points of which at least two (2) should be from a refereed journal papers for PhD. holders.
An applicant for the position of Research Fellow shall have an additional two (2) publication points which should be from refereed journal papers.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are required to submit ten (10) copies of their applications containing copies of the application letters, updated Curriculum Vitae, ALL academic and professional qualifications including transcripts, work experience and other relevant certificates and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for MUST be indicated on the application letter and the envelope.
Applications should be addressed to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor,Administration, Finance & Planning,P.O. Box 103-40404,RONGO.
Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send reference letters to the above address on sealed envelopes. For further details and job requirements of the positions, please visit the Rongo University website www.rongovarsity.ac.ke/vacancies.
Interested applicants should submit their applications so as to be received on or before 27th July 2026 at 5:00pm.
