Tutorial Fellow - Grade XI (Literature and French)

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 presenting at national and international learned conferences.
• Supervise, advise, and mentor postgraduate students in 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.
• 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: An earned Master’s Degree and a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited and recognized University.
• PhD Status: Evidence of registration for a PhD program.
• Publications: At least eight (8) equivalent publication points from credible refereed journal articles.
• Professional Membership: Be registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable) and be in good standing.
• Community Engagement: Evidence of involvement in community outreach or engagement.
• Competencies: Possess relevant knowledge, skills, and academic competencies.

Compliance Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to submit valid clearances from:

• 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)

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, along with any other relevant supporting documents.

1. Applicants with foreign-earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
2. Referee Reports: Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit their confidential reports as a soft copy in PDF to the email address below to be received on or before June 2, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
3. Submission: Send a single soft copy in PDF running format to: recruitmentmarch2026@mmust.ac.ke.
4. Addressing: Applications should be addressed to:

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