Taita Taveta University (TTU) is a young dynamic fully fledged newly chartered public University in Kenya, strategically located near Voi Town. The university is seeking to recruit qualified and experienced individuals for the positions of Lecturer (Grade 12) and Senior Lecturer (Grade 13) specializing in Comparative Education. These roles involve teaching, research, and postgraduate supervision within an academic centre of excellence.
Position Requirements
Lecturer – Grade 12
- Must have an earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in Comparative Education or a relevant field from an accredited and recognized University.
- Must be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
Senior Lecturer – Grade 13
- Must have an earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in Comparative Education or a relevant field from an accredited and recognized University.
- Must have at least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer OR six (6) years of research/industry experience.
- Must have a minimum of four (4) articles in refereed journals or a minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
- Must have supervised at least three (3) post-graduate students at either Masters or PhD level to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.
- Must be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
Terms of Service
- The positions are on Permanent and Pensionable Terms.
- Successful candidates will be entitled to applicable allowances as approved by the University Council.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through both soft and hard copy modes by Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
- Soft Copy Application: Send to dvc-afp@ttu.ac.ke
- Hard Copy Application: Send one (1) copy addressed to:
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance & Planning)
Taita Taveta University
P. O. Box 635 – (80300), VOI
Application Guidelines:
- Include a detailed curriculum vitae (with telephone and email), copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and supporting documents.
- Specify the position applied for and quote the reference number on both the envelope and the application letter.
- Recommendations from two (2) referees should be sent separately to the address above or via email to dvc-afp@ttu.ac.ke.
- Taita Taveta University is an Equal opportunity employer. Women and Persons with Disability are highly encouraged to apply.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
