Tutorial Fellow - Grade XI (Curriculum and Instruction)

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality teaching to undergraduate students and conduct research that contributes to academic knowledge and practical applications in Curriculum and Instruction.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Lead and manage teams in conducting research individually or collaboratively.
• Disseminate research findings through publishing peer-reviewed outputs and presenting at national and international conferences.
• Supervise, advise, and mentor postgraduate students and their research.
• Write proposals for research and development funding.
• Significantly contribute to the development of academic policies and coordinate research activities in the subject area.
• Develop collaborative links and research partnerships with other researchers and institutions within and outside the university.
• Participate in curriculum development and review.
• Guide and mentor early-stage researchers in their training, skills acquisition, and career development.
• Handle examination preparation, administration, and management.
• Participate in the administration and management of departmental programmes and activities.
• Undertake community outreach activities.
• Provide leadership in the department or school where appropriate.
• Participate in the development and review of academic programmes.
• Attend and participate in research conferences and seminars.

Requirements

• Evidence of registration for a PhD.
• An earned Master’s Degree and a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited and recognized University.
• At least eight (8) equivalent publication points from credible refereed journal articles.
• Registration with a relevant professional body (where applicable) and in good standing.
• Evidence of Community Outreach/Engagement.
• Relevant knowledge, skills, and competencies.

Additional Information for Applicants

• Applicants with foreign-earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
• Only successful candidates will be required to submit valid clearances from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct), and a Registered Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

How to Apply

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, e-mail addresses, and telephone contacts. Applicants should also provide names, telephone numbers, and contact addresses of three (3) referees.

Note: Applicants must request their referees to submit confidential reports as a soft copy in PDF to the email address below on or before the deadline.

Applications should be sent as a single soft copy in PDF running format to: recruitmentmarch2026@mmust.ac.ke

Applications should be addressed to: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance) Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology P.O. Box 190-50100 KAKAMEGA

Applications must be received on or before 2nd June, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.