The University was founded through Harambee spirit on 5th January, 1972, as Western College of Arts and Applied Sciences (WECO) under the stewardship of .the former fiery MP, Masinde Muliro. As chairman of the project executive committee, Muliro worked with Prof. Reuben J. Olembo (then Head, Department of Botany University of Nairobi) as secretary. The establishment of the College was in response to the needs of the people of Western province to have a College which would provide a training ground for technical manpower requirements for the province and the nation

AC/08/11/23

 Job Purpose

This position is responsible for teaching undergraduate students as well as undertaking research that influence theory and practice in a given field This will be the entry grade for Masters’ degree holders into this cadre.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking teaching, research and community outreach activities;
• Participating in the development and reviewing of academic programmes;
• Guiding and counselling students;
• Supervising student research projects at undergraduate level;
• Preparing, administering and managing of examinations in the University;
• Assessing students on teaching and industrial attachment;
• Attending and participating in research conferences and seminars; and
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Chairperson of Department.

Minimum requirements:-

• Possess a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree qualification from accredited and recognized university in the relevant field;
• Evidence of registration for a Doctor of philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree qualification;
• At least one (1) year teaching experience at the university;
• At least one (1) publication in credible and refereed journal;
• Be registered with atleast one(1) professional body where applicable; and
• Show evidence of participation in community service.
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