NDU-K was established under Section 24 of the Universities Education Act, 2012 on 27 May 2021. The University offers specialized certificates, diplomas and degrees in areas related to Defence and security, as well as other dimensions of security. The University is based at Lanet, Nakuru County.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities will be as follows;

• Undertake teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Undertake research and produce publications or other research outputs
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research
• Participate in curriculum development and review
• Examination preparation, administration and management
• Participate in administration and management of departmental programmes and activities
• Develop learning materials
• Undertake community outreach activities;
• Attract research and development funds.
• Participate in the development and review of academic programmes
• Guide and counsel students
• Where appropriate provide leadership in the department or school.
• Attending and participating in research conferences and seminars
• Perform any other related duty assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this position a candidate must have the following qualifications;

• Possess an earned PhD or equivalent Doctoral degree in Crisis and Disaster Management, or a relevant PhD from an accredited and recognized university;
• Have three (3) years teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer OR six (6) years Research/Industry experience
• Be registered and actively affiliated with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) publications points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be in a refereed scholarly journal;
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as lecturer or equivalent.
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidate will be required to present originals of the following documents during  interviews;

• National Identity Card:
• Academic and Professional certificates and transcripts
• Any other supporting documents and testimonials
• Recommendations from relevant professional bodies;
• Clearances from the following;
  • Kenya Revenue Authority
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
  • Higher Education Loans Board;
  • Any of the registered Credit Reference Bureaus;
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate)