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.
Responsibilities and Duties
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, advice 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 their 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.
Examination preparation, administration and management.
Participate in administration and management of departmental programmes and activities.
Undertake community outreach activities.
Where appropriate provide leadership in the department or school.
Participate in the development and review of academic programmes.
Attending and participating in research conferences and seminars.
Perform any other related duty assigned from time to time.
Minimum Requirements
Evidence of registration of 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.
Be registered with relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
Evidence of Community Outreach/Engagement.
Relevant knowledge, skills and competencies.
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. Only successful candidates shall be required to submit valid clearances from KRA, HELB, EACC, DCI, and CRB.
Applicants should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees. Applicants should request their referees to submit their confidential reports as soft copy in PDF to the undersigned to be received on or before 2nd June, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
Only a soft copy in PDF running format should be sent to: recruitmentmarch2026@mmust.ac.ke
Applications should be addressed to:
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)Masinde Muliro University of Science and TechnologyP.O. Box 190-50100KAKAMEGA
How to Apply
Applications should be sent as a soft copy in PDF format to recruitmentmarch2026@mmust.ac.ke on or before 2nd June, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
The application package must include:
Detailed Curriculum Vitae
Certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates
National Identity Card or Passport
Testimonials, e-mail addresses, and telephone contacts
Names and contact details of three (3) referees
Note: Applicants must request their referees to submit confidential reports as soft copies in PDF to the same email address by the deadline. Applicants with foreign-earned qualifications must have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
Address applications to:
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)Masinde Muliro University of Science and TechnologyP.O. Box 190-50100KAKAMEGA
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