Tutorial Fellow - Grade XI (Parasitology)

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 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 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.
• Perform any other related duty assigned from time to time.

Job Specification 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.
• Be registered with a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• Evidence of Community Outreach/Engagement.
• Relevant knowledge, skills, and competencies in Parasitology.

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.

Applicants should request their referees to submit their confidential reports as a soft copy in PDF to the undersigned to be received on or before 7th April, 2026. Only a soft copy in PDF running format should be sent to recruitmentmarch2026@mmust.ac.ke.

Applications should be addressed to the undersigned to be received on or before 7th April, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

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

Only successful candidates shall be required to submit valid clearances from KRA, HELB, EACC, DCI (Certificate of Good Conduct), and a registered Credit Reference Bureau. Applicants with foreign earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE).