Senior Lecturer - Digital Forensic

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) is a public university in Kenya that focuses exclusively on technology and innovation. The University is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced academic for the position of Senior Lecturer in Digital Forensic (Ref: DeKUT/DS/SL/2026).

Role Overview

The Senior Lecturer in Digital Forensic will provide academic and research leadership within the department. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, conducting scientific research, publishing in refereed journals, supervising postgraduate students, and contributing to curriculum development and community engagement.

Requirements

• An earned PhD in Data Science, Computer Security and Forensics, Digital Forensic, Cyber Security, or a related field from an accredited and recognized university.
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer OR six (6) years of research/industry experience.
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

How to Apply

All applications should be sent to hr@dkut.ac.ke. Hard copies will not be accepted. Each application must be accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, national ID or passport, testimonials, and other supporting documents.