Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. The university is seeking to recruit qualified and experienced individuals as Part-time Tutors in the field of Computer Science and for various language short courses. The primary role involves delivering high-quality instruction, managing student assessments, and contributing to curriculum development.
Key Responsibilities
- Instructional Delivery: Plan, prepare, and teach the units assigned as outlined in the course curriculum and unit outlines.
- Learning Materials: Develop relevant learning materials and ensure timely preparation and submission of professional records.
- Student Monitoring: Maintain accurate records to monitor student progress, achievement, and attendance.
- Personalized Learning: Plan, develop, and deliver appropriate learning plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Assessment and Grading: Assess students' work, monitor achievement, and mark Trainees’ Assessment Tests (C.A.Ts and end-of-term assessments), ensuring timely uploading of marks into the Management Information System (MIS).
- Practical Training: Conduct practical instructions for trainees and maintain their portfolios of evidence.
- Quality Assurance: Participate in the course review process and adapt delivery patterns to meet student needs.
- Supervision: Supervise students during assessments and examinations.
- Curriculum Implementation: Contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
- Administrative Duties: Participate in departmental meetings and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
For Computer Science Tutors:
- Education: An earned Bachelor’s degree qualification in Computer Science or a relevant area from a recognized/accredited university.
- Experience: At least three (3) years of teaching experience in a similar institution.
- Certification: Must be registered as a Trainer by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).
- Professional Membership: Be registered by the relevant Professional Body where applicable.
- Pedagogy: Completion of pedagogy training is required.
- Industry Experience: Relevant work experience in the industry will be considered an added advantage.
For Short Course Language Tutors:
- Proficiency: An earned B2 Proficiency Level certificate or degree in the relevant language:
- German: Goethe-Zertifikat
- Italian: CELI (Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana)
- French: DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française)
- English: Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics
- Kiswahili: Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics
- Experience: At least two (2) years of teaching experience in a similar institution, preferably teaching up to B2 level.
- Methodology: Experience with CEFR-aligned curricula and communicative teaching methodologies.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply online through the Mount Kenya University recruitment portal at recruitment.mku.ac.ke. Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline on February 25, 2026.
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