This position is responsible for teaching undergraduate students as well as undertaking research that influence theory and practice in a given field. This will be the entry grade for Masters’ degree holders into this cadre.
Job Responsibilities
Teaching: Undertake teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Research: Lead and manage teams in conducting research individually or collaboratively.
Dissemination: Disseminate research findings through publishing peer-reviewed outputs and national and international learned conferences.
Mentorship: Supervise, advise, and mentor postgraduate students and their research.
Funding: Write proposals for research and development funding.
Policy & Leadership: Significantly contribute to the development of academic policies. Lead and coordinate research activities in their subject areas.
Partnerships: Develop collaborative links and research partnerships with other researchers and institutions within and outside the university.
Curriculum: Participate in curriculum development and review of academic programmes.
Development: Guide and mentor early-stage researchers in their training, skills acquisition, and career development in their specialization.
Examinations: Preparation, administration, and management of examinations.
Administration: Participate in the administration and management of departmental programmes and activities.
Outreach: Undertake community outreach activities.
Seminars: Attending and participating in research conferences and seminars.
General Duties: Perform any other related duty assigned from time to time.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education: An earned Master’s Degree and a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited and recognized University.
PhD Progress: Evidence of registration for a PhD.
Publications: At least eight (8) equivalent publication points from credible refereed journal articles.
Professionalism: Be registered with a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
Community Engagement: Evidence of Community Outreach/Engagement.
Competencies: Possess relevant knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
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.
Instructions:
Referees: Provide names, telephone numbers, and contact addresses of three (3) referees. Applicants should request their referees to submit confidential reports as soft copies in PDF to the address below before the deadline.
Format: Applications must be submitted as a single soft copy in PDF running format.
Email: Send applications to recruitmentmarch2026@mmust.ac.ke.
Addressed To:
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 190-50100
KAKAMEGA
Foreign Qualifications: Applicants with foreign earned qualifications must have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
Applications must be received on or before 2nd June, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
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