Tutorial Fellow - Grade XI (Early Childhood)

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & Mentorship: Undertake teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. Supervise, advise, and mentor postgraduate students and their research.
• Research & Publication: Lead and manage teams in conducting individual or collaborative research. Disseminate research findings through publishing peer-reviewed outputs and presenting at national and international learned conferences.
• Academic Leadership: Lead and coordinate research activities in the subject area of Early Childhood education. Contribute significantly to the development of academic policies.
• Program Development: Participate in curriculum development and review. Participate in the development and review of academic programs.
• Grant Writing: Write proposals for research and development funding.
• Partnerships: Develop collaborative links and research partnerships with other researchers and institutions within and outside the university.
• Mentoring: Guide and mentor early-stage researchers in their training, skills acquisition, and career development in their specialization.
• Administration: Manage examination preparation, administration, and management. Participate in the administration and management of departmental programmes and activities. Provide leadership in the department or school where appropriate.
• Engagement: Undertake community outreach activities and attend/participate in research conferences and seminars.

Job Specifications & Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Education: An earned Master's Degree and a Bachelor's degree from an accredited and recognized University.
• Doctoral Progress: Evidence of registration for a PhD.
• Research Record: At least eight (8) equivalent publication points from credible refereed journal articles.
• Professional Standing: Be registered with a relevant professional body where applicable and be in good standing.
• Community Engagement: Evidence of Community Outreach/Engagement.
• Competencies: Possession of relevant knowledge, skills, and competencies suited for university-level instruction.

Tenure of Service

The position of Tutorial Fellow shall be on contract terms.

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, and any other relevant supporting documents.

1. Referees: Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit their confidential reports as soft copies in PDF to the undersigned to be received on or before 7th April, 2026.

2. Submission: Only a soft copy in PDF running format should be sent to: recruitmentmarch2026@mmust.ac.ke.

3. Certification: Applicants with foreign-earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE).

4. Deadline: Applications must be received on or before 7th April, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

5. Address: Applications should be addressed to:

   Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance) Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology P.O. Box 190-50100 KAKAMEGA

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only successful candidates will be required to submit valid clearances from KRA, HELB, EACC, DCI (Certificate of Good Conduct), and a Registered Credit Reference Bureau.