Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. The university is currently seeking qualified individuals to join its team as Part-time Tutors specifically for the Perioperative Theatre Technology program. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, managing student assessments, and contributing to the academic development of the department.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Delivery: Plan, prepare, and teach assigned units as outlined in the course curriculum and unit outlines.
Learning Management: Develop relevant learning materials and maintain professional records to monitor student progress, achievement, and attendance.
Individualized Support: Plan, develop, and deliver appropriate learning plans for individual students where necessary.
Assessment and Marking: Assess students' work, monitor their achievement, and handle the examining and marking of Trainees’ Assessment Tests (C.A.Ts and end-of-term assessments), including timely uploading of marks into the Management Information System (MIS).
Practical Training: Carry out practical instructions for trainees and maintain their portfolios of evidence.
Supervision: Supervise students during assessments and practical sessions.
Curriculum Quality: Contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of a high-quality curriculum and participate in the course review process to adapt delivery patterns to student needs.
Administrative Duties: Participate in departmental meetings and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements
To qualify for appointment, a candidate must meet the following criteria:
Academic Background: An earned Bachelor’s degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited university.
Teaching Experience: At least three (3) years of teaching experience in a similar institution.
Professional Registration: Be registered as a Trainer by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVET Authority) and be registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable).
Pedagogy: Must have completed pedagogy training.
Industry Experience: Relevant work experience in the industry will be considered an added advantage.
Requirements for Language Short Courses
Candidates applying to teach short courses in languages must meet these specific requirements:
Language Proficiency: An earned B2 Proficiency Level certificate or degree in the relevant language (German: Goethe-Zertifikat; Italian: CELI; French: DELF; English/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.
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply through the Mount Kenya University recruitment portal at recruitment.mku.ac.ke. Alternatively, you can use the direct application link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1153461 to access the official recruitment interface. Ensure you submit your application before the deadline on February 25, 2026.
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