About the Role\nKisii University is seeking to recruit a highly qualified academic professional for the position of Lecturer in Plant Pathology. The institution is committed to training high-level human resources that meet the development needs of Kenya and the international labor market, sustaining high-quality research and consultancy.\n\n### Responsibilities\nWhile specific daily duties are centered on the academic department, a Lecturer at Kisii University is generally expected to:\n* Deliver high-quality lectures and practical demonstrations to students in the field of Plant Pathology.\n* Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students' research projects and theses.\n* Conduct original research and publish findings in refereed scholarly journals and conference proceedings.\n* Develop and review curricula to ensure academic programs remain relevant to industry needs.\n* Participate in departmental meetings, university committees, and other administrative duties as assigned.\n* Engage in community outreach and consultancy services related to agricultural sciences and plant disease management.\n\n### Requirements for Appointment\nTo be eligible for appointment, candidates must meet the following qualifications:\n* A Doctorate degree (PhD) in Plant Pathology or a relevant discipline from an accredited/recognized institution.\n* An MSc degree in the relevant area from an accredited/recognized institution.\n* \n * A minimum of twelve (12) research publication output points from refereed scholarly journals and two (2) points from publications in conference proceedings.\n * A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points for applicants from research institutions.\n * A minimum of six (6) publication points for applicants from practice or industry.\n* Evidence of recognition and registration by a relevant regulatory body (where applicable).\n* Evidence of membership or affiliation with a relevant professional body (where applicable).\n\n### How to Apply\nQualified candidates are invited to submit their applications online through the Kisii University digital recruitment portal at . Ensure all academic and professional documents are uploaded as required by the portal.
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Kisii University digital recruitment portal at https://digital.kisiiuniversity.ac.ke. Applications are processed through the university's official application management system.
