The University of Embu is seeking a highly qualified and experienced scholar for the position of Professor in Educational Psychology. The successful candidate will join the academic staff to lead research, lecture undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervise academic theses, and participate in leadership activities within the university community.
Requirements for Appointment
Applicants must be holders of an earned PhD degree in the relevant area of specialty. In addition, applicants must:
Have at least twelve (12) years of university teaching experience, three (3) of which 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 of learned conferences, seminars or workshops.
Show evidence of active participation/leadership in university activities.
Show evidence of continued research.
Other Conditions
Successful candidates for Grade 12 and above will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
University of Embu does not levy any fees for job application.
Submit one (1) hard copy application package (with the job reference number clearly marked on the envelope) comprising of the following:
Application letter;
Detailed curriculum vitae signed on all pages (with details of three (3) referees well known to you);
Copies of certified academic and professional certificates;
A copy of the National ID card;
A copy of the current pay slip (if any);
Other relevant testimonials.
Note: Applicants who do not submit one (1) hard copy of the application package will not be considered.
Notify your three (3) referees to send their recommendation letters directly to the Vice-Chancellor in a sealed envelope or in soft copy via vc@embuni.ac.ke before the deadline.
The Application Package (hard and soft copy) should reach the Vice-Chancellor not later than 5.00 pm on Friday, 12th June, 2026 at the address below:
The Vice-Chancellor,University of Embu,P.O. Box 6-60100,Embu, Kenya.
