Job Purpose:

The successful candidates will report to the Chair of the Department of International Relations and will be expected to deliver high-quality instruction, mentor students, and contribute to the academic mission of the department during the summer session.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver engaging lectures and seminars at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the specific areas of specialization listed above.
• Design and update curricula to align with emerging events and trends in international relations.
• Supervise graduate research (projects/theses/dissertations).
• Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
• Participate in program assessment and reviews.
• Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.
• Engage in service to the University, the profession, and the community.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

To qualify for appointment, an applicant must have:

• A PhD in International Relations, Political Science, or any other relevant qualification from an accredited and recognized university and be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body.
• At least 3 years of university teaching or industry experience in a relevant field.
• Skills in the use of digital technology in teaching and learning are an added advantage.

OR

• A Master’s degree in related areas from an accredited university
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in teaching and/or industrial experience in the relevant industry;
• A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points as per the CUE Standards & Guidelines, 2014, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed scholarly journal papers
• Be registered for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree qualification
• Be registered with the relevant professional body.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Be self-motivated and highly disciplined.
• Excellent command of the subject area, including lesson planning.
• Ethical and professional conduct.
• Managing ambiguity and emotions.
• Managing technological change.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent listening and mediation skills.
• Excellent research writing skills.

Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, proof of registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya, and addresses of three referees, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Friday, May 08, 2026.

Director, Human Resource,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya