Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and faculty win awards, thus stamping its authority as a centre of excellence. At its main campus in Thika town in the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the university is transforming a hitherto industrial town into an educational hub.

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area of specialization from a recognized/accredited university;
• Demonstrated hands on skills in software development and databases

OR

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline (for special cases outlined on MKU teaching staff appointments and promotions guidelines, 2020) with 3 years teaching/industry/research experience;
• Expected to have registered for a PhD degree in the relevant discipline.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience at university level and demonstrated hands on skills in software development and databases;
• At least 24 publication points of which 16 should be from refereed scholarly journals
• Be registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable)

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities:

• Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
• Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
• Examination Setting, Administration & Marking