Senior Lecturer - Agricultural Education and Extension

Machakos University is seeking to recruit a Senior Lecturer in Agricultural Education and Extension (Ref. MksU/SL/01/26 - 2 Posts, Permanent).

Core Mandate

The core mandate of Machakos University is to Teach, Train, conduct Research, Innovate, Collaborate, generate new knowledge, and perform Community Service.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must meet either of the following sets of criteria:

Option A:

• Must have an earned PhD degree or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized University/Institution.
• Must have three (3) years teaching experience as a Lecturer/Research Fellow (Grade 12) or its equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of thirty-two (32) research and publication points, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be in refereed journals since appointment as Lecturer/Research Fellow.
• Should have supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion OR one postgraduate supervision and attracted Kenya Shillings three (3) million external research funds since appointment as Lecturer/Research Fellow.
• Should have evidence of membership and in good standing of professional societies/boards (where applicable).
• Must have attended and contributed at academic conferences, seminars, or workshops.

OR Option B:

• Must have a Master's degree or its equivalent (in special disciplines) from a recognized University with nine (9) years' experience, three (3) of which as a Lecturer/Research Fellow (Grade 12).
• Must have a minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be in refereed journals since appointment as Lecturer/Research Fellow.
• Should have supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion OR one postgraduate supervision and attracted Kenya Shillings three (3) million external research funds since appointment as Lecturer/Research Fellow.
• Should have evidence of membership and in good standing of professional societies/boards (where applicable).
• Must have attended and contributed at academic conferences, seminars, or workshops.