Assistant Lecturer: Electrical and Computer Electronic/Construction Management/Civil Engineering

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Description: KyU is located approximately 115 Km North East of Nairobi on Sagana - Embu - Highway. It is the successor to Kirinyaga Technical Institute which was conceived by the people of Kirinyaga way back in 1971 when the former head of state His Excellency the President, Hon. Daniel Arap Moi C.G.H., M.P. (th… KyU is located approximately 115 Km North East of Nairobi on Sagana - Embu - Highway. It is the successor to Kirinyaga Technical Institute which was conceived by the people of Kirinyaga way back in 1971 when the former head of state His Excellency the President, Hon. Daniel Arap Moi C.G.H., M.P. (then Vice-president) launched the Harambee Fund Raising Drive at the request of Kirinyaga people. Kirinyaga County Council set aside 200 acres of land for the institute at Kutus and 50 more acres were also acquired at Kangaita area on the slopes of Mt. Kenya. The Institute opened doors to the first students on 2nd March 1977 when 72 students were enrolled, 48 of these students were admitted in the building and construction department while the remaining 24 were enrolled in the clothing and textile technology department. New training programmes were introduced in plumbing and Electrical installation in the early and mid-eighties respectively. Kirinyaga University College the predecessor to KyU was established as a constituent college of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and technology (JKUAT) through a Legal Order No. 108 of August 2011. KyUC admitted its first student in September 2012 in two Bachelors’ degree programmes and grew tremendously in student and staff population with commensurate facilities to host 13 degree programmes. Kirinyaga University was granted charter by His Excellency Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta the President of the republic of Kenya on 7th October 2016 with thirteen academic degree programmes, and has since increased the number of academic degree programmes to seventeen (17). The University is positioning itself to be a leader in offering courses geared towards producing employers and not employees in areas outlined by the Vision 2030. VISION To be a world class university in training, research, technology and innovation for development. MISSION To train and develop world class human resource equipped with innovative technology and skills in the fields of Engineering, ICT, Pure and Applied sciences, Hospitality and Textile Technology, Health Sciences and Business Enterprise, to meet the demands of a dynamic world. PHILOSOPHY A world class University that promotes human equality, trains students and develops staff who are innovative and who pursue excellence through transformational leadership. CORE VALUES The University College operations will be guided by the core values listed below: Professionalism Integrity, transparency and accountability Innovation and creativity Excellence Value addition and improvement Equity View more View less

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Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Kirinyaga County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Education

Job Description

Role Overview

This academic appointment centers on undergraduate teaching, student assessment, and curriculum support within a university department. The successful candidate will deliver lectures and tutorials, guide students academically, and contribute to departmental administration and planning. The role is designed for an early-career scholar who is simultaneously pursuing doctoral studies, and it plays a key part in sustaining the department’s teaching standards and scholarly activity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions for undergraduate courses in the relevant discipline.
  • Prepare, administer, and grade examinations and other assessments in accordance with university regulations.
  • Develop and refresh teaching materials, including syllabi, reading lists, and learning resources.
  • Contribute to departmental and faculty strategic planning and development initiatives.
  • Supervise, advise, and mentor undergraduate students on academic progress and course-related challenges.
  • Participate in curriculum design, implementation, and periodic review to ensure relevance and quality.
  • Attend academic seminars, workshops, and conferences, and present research or pedagogical findings as appropriate.
  • Engage in departmental meetings, committees, and administrative duties supporting effective faculty governance.
  • Undertake consultative, outreach, or other professional activities as assigned by the department.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in a field relevant to the department, both earned from accredited and recognized universities.
  • Eligibility to register for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or an equivalent doctoral degree program.
  • Current registration or demonstrable eligibility for registration with the applicable professional body, where such registration is required for the discipline.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills suitable for teaching, mentoring, and academic collaboration.
  • Effective organizational abilities for managing teaching loads, assessments, and administrative responsibilities.
  • A collaborative mindset and readiness to work with departmental colleagues on academic and strategic tasks.
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