The University of Embu (UoEm) is seeking to recruit a highly qualified individual for the position of Professor in Art and Design. Established as a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi in 2011, the University of Embu has a rich history originating from the Embu Agricultural Staff Training College. The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership, engage in high-level research, and contribute significantly to the university's teaching mandate.
Requirements
To be considered for this senior academic appointment, candidates must:
Have at least twelve (12) years of university teaching experience, three (3) of which must have been as a full-time Associate Professor.
Have at least sixty (60) publication points, forty (40) of which are from articles in refereed scholarly journals since being appointed Associate Professor.
Have successfully supervised to completion at least six (6) Masters and two (2) PhD students since being appointed Associate Professor.
Show evidence of successfully securing at least two (2) research grants since being appointed Associate Professor.
Show evidence of attendance and contribution to learned conferences, seminars, or workshops.
Show evidence of active participation and leadership in university activities.
Show evidence of continued research within the field of Art and Design.
How to Apply
Applicants should notify three (3) referees to send their recommendation letters directly to the Vice-Chancellor in a sealed envelope or via email to vc@embuni.ac.ke before the deadline.
The complete Application Package (consisting of both hard and soft copies) should reach the Vice-Chancellor not later than 5.00 pm on Friday, 8th May, 2026.
Mailing Address:
The Vice-Chancellor,
University of Embu,
P.O. Box 6-60100, Embu,
Kenya.
Alternatively, candidates may apply through the University's recruitment portal at recruitment.embuni.ac.ke.
How to Apply
Applicants should notify three (3) referees to send their recommendation letters directly to the Vice-Chancellor in a sealed envelope or via email to vc@embuni.ac.ke before the deadline. The Application Package (hard and soft copy) should reach the University not later than 5.00 pm on Friday, 8th May, 2026.
Address:
The Vice-Chancellor,
University of Embu,
P.O. Box 6-60100, Embu,
Kenya.
