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

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Role Overview

This academic role centres on delivering high-quality teaching and research supervision across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will take responsibility for the full teaching cycle, from curriculum delivery to assessment, while also contributing to the department's research output, grant acquisition, and strategic planning. Your work directly shapes student outcomes and helps the faculty maintain academic excellence and a strong external reputation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver lectures, seminars, and tutorials to undergraduate and postgraduate students across core and elective modules in the relevant discipline.
  • Design, set, and moderate examination papers, then administer, mark, and process results in line with university regulations and quality assurance standards.
  • Act as an academic advisor, guiding students on course selection, academic progress, and career pathways throughout their studies.
  • Create and update teaching and learning materials, including study guides, case studies, and digital resources, to support student engagement and outcomes.
  • Supervise student research projects and dissertations, providing constructive feedback and ensuring timely completion to required academic standards.
  • Develop and submit funding proposals for research, and carry out independent or collaborative research leading to peer-reviewed publications.
  • Contribute to curriculum development, departmental strategic plans, and quality assurance reviews through active participation in committee and faculty meetings.
  • Represent the department at internal and external events, including workshops, academic conferences, and interdisciplinary collaboration forums, while undertaking administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • An earned PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline from an accredited and recognised university, with eligibility for registration with the applicable professional body where one exists.
  • Alternatively, a Master's degree in the relevant field from an accredited university will be considered in special cases, provided the candidate has at least three years of university-level teaching, research, or industry experience.
  • A minimum of twenty-four publication points, including at least ten points drawn from peer-reviewed journal articles, demonstrating a track record of scholarly output.
  • Current registration with the relevant professional body, where applicable to the discipline.
  • Proven ability to teach effectively at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including experience with examination processes and student supervision.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with capacity to work collaboratively across departmental and interdisciplinary teams.
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