27 Jan 2026

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Job Description

The Open University of Kenya aims to address the pressing issue of limited capacity in traditional universities by employing innovative teaching and learning methodologies, including online and distance education. By leveraging technology and flexible learning modes, the university seeks to accommodate a larger number of qualified students, enabling them to …

Supervisors – Master of Business Administration

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

Roles & Responsibilities of Supervisors

  • Provide academic and research supervision to Masters and PhD candidates.
  • Guide candidates in proposal development, research design, data collection, analysis and thesis writing.
  • Mentor candidates through virtual supervision on OUK’s digital platforms.
  • Ensure adherence to OUK’s Graduate Studies Policy, research ethics and quality standards and other University policies including timelines.
  • Provide timely feedback and progress reports as per institutional guidelines.
  • Support preparation for thesis defense and publication of research outputs.

Qualifications for a Masters supervisor

  • PhD in a relevant field OR Master’s degree with significant research/ professional experience in specialized areas and  demonstration   of supervision of Masters candidates to completion.
  • At least two (2) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
  • Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
  • Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.

 

Supervisors – Master in Learning Design and Technology

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

Roles & Responsibilities of Supervisors

  • Provide academic and research supervision to Masters and PhD candidates.
  • Guide candidates in proposal development, research design, data collection, analysis and thesis writing.
  • Mentor candidates through virtual supervision on OUK’s digital platforms.
  • Ensure adherence to OUK’s Graduate Studies Policy, research ethics and quality standards and other University policies including timelines.
  • Provide timely feedback and progress reports as per institutional guidelines.
  • Support preparation for thesis defense and publication of research outputs.

Qualifications for a Masters supervisor

  • PhD in a relevant field OR Master’s degree with significant research/ professional experience in specialized areas and  demonstration   of supervision of Masters candidates to completion.
  • At least two (2) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
  • Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
  • Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.

 

Supervisors – Master of Education in Technology Education

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

Roles & Responsibilities of Supervisors

  • Provide academic and research supervision to Masters and PhD candidates.
  • Guide candidates in proposal development, research design, data collection, analysis and thesis writing.
  • Mentor candidates through virtual supervision on OUK’s digital platforms.
  • Ensure adherence to OUK’s Graduate Studies Policy, research ethics and quality standards and other University policies including timelines.
  • Provide timely feedback and progress reports as per institutional guidelines.
  • Support preparation for thesis defense and publication of research outputs.

Qualifications for a Masters supervisor

  • PhD in a relevant field OR Master’s degree with significant research/ professional experience in specialized areas and  demonstration   of supervision of Masters candidates to completion.
  • At least two (2) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
  • Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
  • Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.

 

Supervisors – Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

Roles & Responsibilities of Supervisors

  • Provide academic and research supervision to Masters and PhD candidates.
  • Guide candidates in proposal development, research design, data collection, analysis and thesis writing.
  • Mentor candidates through virtual supervision on OUK’s digital platforms.
  • Ensure adherence to OUK’s Graduate Studies Policy, research ethics and quality standards and other University policies including timelines.
  • Provide timely feedback and progress reports as per institutional guidelines.
  • Support preparation for thesis defense and publication of research outputs.

Qualifications for a Masters supervisor

  • PhD in a relevant field OR Master’s degree with significant research/ professional experience in specialized areas and  demonstration   of supervision of Masters candidates to completion.
  • At least two (2) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
  • Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
  • Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.

 

Supervisors – Master of Data Science

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

Roles & Responsibilities of Supervisors

  • Provide academic and research supervision to Masters and PhD candidates.
  • Guide candidates in proposal development, research design, data collection, analysis and thesis writing.
  • Mentor candidates through virtual supervision on OUK’s digital platforms.
  • Ensure adherence to OUK’s Graduate Studies Policy, research ethics and quality standards and other University policies including timelines.
  • Provide timely feedback and progress reports as per institutional guidelines.
  • Support preparation for thesis defense and publication of research outputs.

Qualifications for a Masters supervisor

  • PhD in a relevant field OR Master’s degree with significant research/ professional experience in specialized areas and  demonstration   of supervision of Masters candidates to completion.
  • At least two (2) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
  • Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
  • Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.

 

Supervisors – Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

Roles & Responsibilities of Supervisors

  • Provide academic and research supervision to Masters and PhD candidates.
  • Guide candidates in proposal development, research design, data collection, analysis and thesis writing.
  • Mentor candidates through virtual supervision on OUK’s digital platforms.
  • Ensure adherence to OUK’s Graduate Studies Policy, research ethics and quality standards and other University policies including timelines.
  • Provide timely feedback and progress reports as per institutional guidelines.
  • Support preparation for thesis defense and publication of research outputs.

Qualifications for a Masters supervisor

  • PhD in a relevant field OR Master’s degree with significant research/ professional experience in specialized areas and  demonstration   of supervision of Masters candidates to completion.
  • At least two (2) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
  • Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
  • Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.

 

Supervisors – Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

Roles & Responsibilities of Supervisors

  • Provide academic and research supervision to Masters and PhD candidates.
  • Guide candidates in proposal development, research design, data collection, analysis and thesis writing.
  • Mentor candidates through virtual supervision on OUK’s digital platforms.
  • Ensure adherence to OUK’s Graduate Studies Policy, research ethics and quality standards and other University policies including timelines.
  • Provide timely feedback and progress reports as per institutional guidelines.
  • Support preparation for thesis defense and publication of research outputs.

Qualifications for a Masters supervisor

  • PhD in a relevant field OR Master’s degree with significant research/ professional experience in specialized areas and  demonstration   of supervision of Masters candidates to completion.
  • At least two (2) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
  • Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
  • Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.

 

Supervisors – Master of Science in Digital Services Management

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

Roles & Responsibilities of Supervisors

  • Provide academic and research supervision to Masters and PhD candidates.
  • Guide candidates in proposal development, research design, data collection, analysis and thesis writing.
  • Mentor candidates through virtual supervision on OUK’s digital platforms.
  • Ensure adherence to OUK’s Graduate Studies Policy, research ethics and quality standards and other University policies including timelines.
  • Provide timely feedback and progress reports as per institutional guidelines.
  • Support preparation for thesis defense and publication of research outputs.

Qualifications for a Masters supervisor

  • PhD in a relevant field OR Master’s degree with significant research/ professional experience in specialized areas and  demonstration   of supervision of Masters candidates to completion.
  • At least two (2) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
  • Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
  • Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.

 

Supervisors – Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

Roles & Responsibilities of Supervisors

  • Provide academic and research supervision to Masters and PhD candidates.
  • Guide candidates in proposal development, research design, data collection, analysis and thesis writing.
  • Mentor candidates through virtual supervision on OUK’s digital platforms.
  • Ensure adherence to OUK’s Graduate Studies Policy, research ethics and quality standards and other University policies including timelines.
  • Provide timely feedback and progress reports as per institutional guidelines.
  • Support preparation for thesis defense and publication of research outputs.

Qualifications for a PhD supervisor

  • An earned PhD in a relevant field from a recognised institution.
  • At least three (3) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
  • Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
  • Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.

 

Supervisors – Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Policy

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

Roles & Responsibilities of Supervisors

  • Provide academic and research supervision to Masters and PhD candidates.
  • Guide candidates in proposal development, research design, data collection, analysis and thesis writing.
  • Mentor candidates through virtual supervision on OUK’s digital platforms.
  • Ensure adherence to OUK’s Graduate Studies Policy, research ethics and quality standards and other University policies including timelines.
  • Provide timely feedback and progress reports as per institutional guidelines.
  • Support preparation for thesis defense and publication of research outputs.

Qualifications for a PhD supervisor

  • An earned PhD in a relevant field from a recognised institution.
  • At least three (3) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
  • Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
  • Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.


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