Lecturer- Nursing Psychiatric

Role Overview

Alupe University is seeking an academic to join its faculty as a Lecturer in Psychiatric Nursing, teaching and assessing students across undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes while carrying an active research portfolio. Day to day, the post holder will prepare and deliver lectures, run clinical skills and practicum sessions, supervise student research projects, and contribute to the continuous review of the nursing curriculum. The position is central to the University's mission of producing practice-ready mental health nurses for Kenya and the wider region, and to strengthening the institution's research output in psychiatric and mental health nursing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, seminars and laboratory or simulation sessions in psychiatric and mental health nursing at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise students during clinical placements in mental health settings, assessing clinical competence and providing structured feedback.
• Set, invigilate, mark and moderate examinations and continuous assessments, and maintain accurate student records.
• Supervise and examine postgraduate dissertations and undergraduate research projects.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research in psychiatric nursing, publish findings in refereed journals, and pursue competitive research funding.
• Contribute to curriculum development, programme accreditation and quality assurance processes within the department and school.
• Mentor junior academic staff and students, and participate in academic advising and professional development activities.
• Engage in community outreach and mental health awareness activities, and serve on departmental and University committees.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychiatric Nursing from a recognised and accredited university.
• Master's degree in Psychiatric Nursing from a recognised and accredited university.
• At least three (3) years of university teaching and research experience at the level of Tutorial Fellow or Assistant Lecturer, or a comparable three (3) years of experience in research or industry.
• A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) must derive from refereed journal papers.
• A current, valid practising licence issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Working competence in computer applications and digital teaching tools.
• A demonstrable record of commitment to teaching, research, innovation, mentorship and community engagement.
• Applications must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, a National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, e-mail addresses, telephone contacts and any other relevant supporting documents.
• Applicants must supply the names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees, and request those referees to send confidential reports directly to [email protected].

How to Apply

Soft copy: submit the full application as a single PDF document to [email protected].

Hard copy: send five (5) copies of the application by registered mail or courier, clearly marked with the respective reference number, to:

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Development)
Alupe University
P.O. Box 845-50400
Busia
Kenya