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

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Job Purpose

This position is responsible for teaching and supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate students as well as undertaking research that influences theory and practice in a given field. This will be the entry grade for PhD degree holders into this cadre.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Conducting research and producing publications or other research outputs;
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research;
• Participating in curriculum development and review;
• Preparing, administering and managing of examinations in the University;
• Administering and managing of School and departmental programmes/activities;
• Developing learning materials;
• Assessing students on teaching and industrial attachment;
• Involving in community outreach activities;
• Guiding and counselling students;
• Writing research winning grant proposals for the university;
• 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:-

• An earned PhD in the relevant field from accredited and recognized University or equivalent OR for HEALTH SCIENCES must have a Master’s Degree with a subspeciality experience of at least six (6) years and evidence of advancement in Ph.D;
• At least three (3) years teaching experience as an Assistant Lecturer at University level or six (6) years in industry;
• At least three (3) publications in credible and refereed journals since last appointment as an Assistant Lecturer;
• Be registered with at least one(1) professional body where applicable; and
• Show evidence of participation in community service.
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