Tutorial Fellow - Grade XI (Food Technology)

Key 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 national and international learned 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.
• Lead and coordinate research activities in specific subject areas.
• 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 in their specialization.
• Prepare, administer, and manage examinations.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications and 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.
• Possession of relevant knowledge, skills, and competencies.

Application Requirements

Only successful candidates shall be required to submit valid clearances from the following bodies:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Registered Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Three (3) referees must be provided, and applicants should request their referees to submit confidential reports as soft copies in PDF to the university.