Saturday, June 8, 2013

The University of Nairobi: Massive Recruitment For Teaching Jobs

The University of Nairobi invites applications for the advertised positions below.

Position: Associate Professor.
 
Kisumu Law Campus.

1 Post-AC/6/245/13– (R&T).


Applicants must be holders of a Ph.D. degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized university.
They must have at least eight (8) years’ teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, three(3)of which must be at Senior Lecturer level.
They must have supervised at least two (2) PhD students and three (3) Masters students to completion.

Applicants must have at least five (5) publications in refereed journals or three (3) publications and two (2) chapters in scholarly books since the last promotion’

The successful candidates will be expected to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students and to initiate, conduct and supervise original research in their areas of specialization. They will also be expected to participate in School, College and University matters.

Position: Senior Lecturer.
 
Kisumu Law Campus.

2 Posts-AC/6/246/13– (R&T).

Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized university.

They should have at least five (5) years teaching experience at both undergraduate and post graduate degree levels and must have supervised at least three (3) Masters Students to completion.

They must have experience in research as evidenced by publications in refereed journals.

In addition, they should have at least four (4) publications in refereed journals or two (2) publications in refereed journals and two (2) chapters in scholarly books since last promotion.

The successful candidates will be expected to teach and supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake research in their areas of specialization

Position: Lecturer.
 
Department Of Human Pathology, Clinical Chemistry Thematic Unit.

1 Post-AC/6/247/13- (CHS).


Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in Clinical Chemistry/ Medical Biochemistry or an MMED (Pathology) from a recognized university.

Applicants who possess a Masters degree in Clinical Chemistry/Medical Biochemistry and have at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level will also be considered.

They should have research experience, with at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or two chapters in scholarly books. They should show evidence of continuing research activity.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake further research in their areas of specialization and also participate in clinical diagnostic work at the Kenyatta National hospital.

Position: Lecturer.
 
Department Of Educational Studies.

4 Posts-AC/6/248/13- (CEES).
 
Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in Distance Education from a recognized university.
They must have studied the following subjects at Masters level:- Religious Studies, History, English, Mathematics or Economics. Applicants who possess a Masters degree Distance Education, History, English, Mathematics or Economics and have at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level and have registered for a PhD degree will also be considered.

They should have research experience, with at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or two chapters in scholarly books.

They should show evidence of continuing research activity.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake further research in their areas of specialization also coordinate the teaching of courses in Religious Studies, History, English, Mathematics and Economics

Position: Lecturer.
 
Confucious Institute.

1 Post-AC/6/249/13- (CHSS).

Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (Chinese Language) or a Masters in teaching Chinese as a foreign language from a recognized university and at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level.

Registration of a relevant PhD will be an added advantage.

They should have research experience, with at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or two chapters in scholarly books.

They should show evidence of continuing research activity.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise at both undergraduate, Diploma and
Certificate courses

Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual agreement.

Position: Lecturer.
 
Department Of Conservative & Prosthetic Dentistry.

1 Post AC/6/250/13- (CHS).

Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree in Restorative Dentistry from a recognized university with evidence of teaching in Restorative Dentistry and Dental Materials at University level.

They should have research experience, with at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or two chapters in scholarly books.

They should show evidence of continuing research activity. Evidence of interest in Dental materials will be an added advantage.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake further research in their areas of specialization and also participate in Department’s activities.

 They will also be expected to register for PhD degree in their areas of specialization.

Position: Tutorial Fellow.
 
Department Of Conservative & Prosthetic Dentistry.

1 Post-AC/6/251/13- (CHS).


Applicants should be holders of a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree or equivalent from a recognized university.

They must be registered or eligible for registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

They must have worked for at least one year after completion of internship and also experience in research.

They must show interest in Prosthetic Dentistry.

The successful candidate must be willing to pursue a teaching career in Prosthetic Dentistry and register for a Masters degree in same specialty.

Note:
1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications they appear in. Applicants for nonacademic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.

2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.

3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
Codes

R&T The Deputy Registrar, Recruitment & Training Section, P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi

SWA The Director, Students’ Welfare Authority, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

CHSS The Principal, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

CEES The Principal, College of Education & External Studies, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

CBPS The Principal, College of Biological & Physical Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

CAE The Principal, College Architecture & Engineering, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

CHS The Principal, College of Health Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

Please note that the University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date For All Applications: Friday, June 21, 2013.