Lecturer- Clothing & Textile

Minimum Requirements.

For appointment to this position/grade a candidate must have: –

• Holder of a PhD in Home Economics specializing in Clothing and Textile from a recognized university.
• A Master’s degree in Home Economics (Clothing and Textile) from a recognized university;
• At least three (3) years teaching/research experience at the university level as a Tutorial Fellow/Assistant Lecturer;
• Must have a minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers;
• Be registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level; –

• Teach in specialized areas like Nutrition, Fashion and textiles, Family Studies or Interior Design.
• Initiate and lead original research projects, seeking external funding and publishing in refereed journals.
• Review and update Home Science degree to align with current industry trends and Commission for University Education (CUE) standards.
• Serve in administrative positions or member of university committees as directed from time to time.
• Provide professional consultancy or community service related to home economics and family welfare.

Mode of Application

• 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.
• Applicants should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees and request their referees to send their confidential reports or addressed to the undersigned 
• Five (5) copies of the application should be sent via registered mail or courier marked with the reference number to the under-signed. A ONE PDF running document of the application to be sent 
• 2005 A1A CS

Applicants with foreign earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
Successful Candidates shall be required to submit valid clearances from the following bodies;

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Registered Credit Reference Bureau

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Development)
Alupe University
P.O. Box 845-50400 BUSIA (KENYA)
Website: www.au.ac.ke.