Laikipia University is seeking a Lecturer in Horticulture to join its academic staff. Reporting to the Chairperson of the Department (CoD), the successful candidate will contribute to the university’s mission through teaching, research, and community service.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach and train students in their area of specialization/expertise at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Supervise and mentor both students and staff in their area of specialization.
Lead research and innovation teams within the field of Horticulture.
Provide strategic leadership in the development, audit, and review of academic programs and research activities.
Serve as an active member of the departmental and School academic boards.
Develop teaching programs and learning materials relevant to the specialization.
Solicit research funds and actively participate in funded research activities.
Participate in the administration and management of departmental programs and activities.
Create networks, linkages, collaborations, and partnerships with local, regional, and international organizations.
Participate in research conferences, seminars, and publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals.
Contribute to the development of departmental budgets and research/innovation products for income generation.
Manage and administer examinations and assessments.
Offer career guidance and mentorship to students.
Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements and Qualifications
Option 1: PhD Entry
An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in Horticulture or a relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
Must have published at least two (2) articles in refereed journals.
Must be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
Option 2: Master's Entry (Special Cases)
A Master’s degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university with at least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level or in a research institution/industry.
A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers.
Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
Provide evidence of having registered for a PhD and proof of progress.
Additional Compliance Requirements for Shortlisted Candidates
Shortlisted applicants will need to obtain clearance from:
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
Registered Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Commission for University Education (CUE) for foreign degrees
Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested applicants should submit the following to the address provided below:
Hard Copies: Five (5) hard copies of the application letter containing your email address and daytime telephone contacts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, and names/contacts of three referees), and certified copies of academic and professional certificates.
Soft Copy: Submit a single running PDF file [Soft Copy] of the entire application package to recruitment@laikipia.ac.ke.
Referees: Confidential reports on suitability should be sent via registered mail, courier, or delivered by hand in a sealed envelope marked with the post-application reference.
Address to:
The Registrar, Administration & Human Capital
Laikipia University
P. O. Box 1100 – 20300
Nyahururu, KENYA
Email: recruitment@laikipia.ac.ke
Applications received after Tuesday, 9th June, 2026 will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
