Professor - Old Testament Studies

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Provide academic and research leadership within the Department, School, and University;

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Develop, review, and evaluate academic programmes;
• Supervise Master’s and PhD research projects and theses;
• Lead curriculum development, quality assurance, and accreditation initiatives;
• Conduct and publish high-quality research in reputable peer-reviewed journals;
• Mentor faculty members and postgraduate students;
• Prepare, administer, moderate, and mark examinations;
• Participate in strategic planning and policy formulation;
• Represent the University in academic, professional, church, and community engagements;
• Mobilize resources and support research, consultancy, and grant-funded initiatives;
• Participate in academic administration and institutional governance;
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Department.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess:

• An earned PhD in the relevant field from a recognized university:
• PhD in Old Testament Studies;
• PhD in Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, or related field;
• PhD in Religious Studies or related discipline.
• A Master’s degree with a minimum average score of B+ or equivalent in the relevant field from an accredited institution;
• A Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Upper Division or a minimum GPA of 3.0 from a recognized university;
• KCSE mean grade of C+ or equivalent qualification;
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of university teaching, research, and academic leadership experience, including at least three (3) years at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent;
• Distinguished record of scholarly publications and recognized contributions in the relevant field;
• Successful supervision of Master’s and PhD students to completion;
• Evidence of successful acquisition, management, and implementation of research, consultancy, or development grants from recognized funding agencies;
• Meets the University requirements for appointment and promotion to the rank of Professor;
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the relevant professional body where applicable;
• Ordained minister of the Seventh-day Adventist Church;
• Active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in regular standing;
• Demonstrated commitment to Adventist philosophy of education, mission, and values;
• Ability to integrate faith and learning in accordance with the philosophy, mission, and values of Seventh-day Adventist higher education;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, E-Learning platforms, Internet applications, and relevant statistical software.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

• An application letter;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae including three referees;
• Certified copies of academic and professional certificates;
• A copy of National ID or Passport;
• Testimonials and relevant supporting documents.
• Letters of recommendation from three professional referees, including a letter from the church pastor and their contact information

Applications should be addressed to:

The Deputy Vice Chancellor
Academics and Student Affairs
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
P.O. Box 2500 – 30100
Eldoret, Kenya

Applications may be submitted physically or via email to: [email protected] and copied to: [email protected], hrm@ueab.ac.ke

All applications should reach the office on or before Thursday, June 25 2026 at 5:00pm