Lecturers - Karatina University

Karatina University wishes to recruit qualified and interested applicants for the Academic position indicated below. Lecturers Grade 12 27 Positions Ref: KarU/HR/LEC/2026 KES 121.928 - 187,710 Specializations: Actuarial Sciences (2) Chemistry (1) Hospitality (2) Tourism (1) Finance (1) Clinical medicine (2) Religion (1 in Islamic Studies) (2) Criminology (2) Public administration (1) History (1) Linguistics (1) Literature (1) Education Foundations (1) Special Needs (Hearing Impaired) (1) Special Needs (Inclusive Education) (1) ECT – Mathematics Methods (1) ECT – Chemistry Methods (1) ECT – Physics Methods (1) ECT – Geography/History Methods (1) Artificial Intelligence (1) Cyber Security (1) Data Science (1) Job Description Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes. Supervise dissertations/theses at graduate level. Participate in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Initiate, promote and participate in research projects. Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising. Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned. Requirements Should have an earned Doctorate degree or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution. Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable). Those with publications shall have an added advantage. OR A masters’ degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University (Health and ICT). At least three (3) years teaching experience at the University level or in research or industry; and Registered with the relevant professional body; Must have at least one (1) publication. The specific details of the specializations are indicated in the University website www.karu.ac.ke. How to Apply All applicants are required to submit their applications online through the job’s portal (https://jobs.karu.ac.ke) available on the University website (under the careers section). The application should include a detailed Curriculum Vitae; Academic and Professional Certificates; Academic Transcripts; KCSE/KACE/KCE; recognition from CUE for any foreign certificate; and National ID or Passport. In addition, applicants MUST submit a continuously scanned copy of the application via email (jobs@karu.ac.ke) with the subject clearly stating the job title and the reference number (e.g. Deputy Dean of Students (KarU/HR/DDS/2026) on or before Monday 16th November, 2026; 5.00 p.m. For information relating to job specifications and general requirements, kindly download the pdf advertisement (https://karu.ac.ke/careers/). Karatina University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of either gender, persons with disability (evidence of NCPWD certificate) and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Please note that the University does not charge any fee for recruitment and selection process; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; and canvassing leads to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated Karatina University: ISO 9001:2015 Certified