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 Tharaka University Ongoing Recruitment (October 2024): Open Jobs/Vacancies Application

 Tharaka University Ongoing Recruitment (October 2024): Open Jobs/Vacancies Application

 Tharaka University Ongoing Recruitment (October 2024): Open Jobs/Vacancies Application

Tharaka University is an institution of higher learning located in Tharaka South Sub-County, in Tharaka Nithi County, near Gatunga Town. The University was established as a Campus of Chuka University in September 2015. Later, the Campus was elevated to the status of a Constituent College through Legal Gazette Notice No. 146 of 10th July, 2017

Lecturer in Pure Mathematics

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/21/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
  • Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

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Lecturer in Physics – 2 Posts

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/22/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
  • Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

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Lecturer in Chemistry – 2 Posts

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/82/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
  • Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

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Lecturer in Statistics

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/23/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
  • Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

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Lecturer in Actuarial Science

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/81/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
  • Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

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Assistant Lecturer in Chemistry – 2 Posts

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 – Ref: TUN/AD/83/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

  • This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

  • Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
  • Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Pursuing higher degrees.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Developing teaching and learning materials.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
  • Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

  • Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

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Assistant Lecturer in Physics – 2 Posts

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 – Ref: TUN/AD/84/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

  • This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

  • Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
  • Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Pursuing higher degrees.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Developing teaching and learning materials.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
  • Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

  • Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

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Technologist – Physics

TECHNOLOGIST GRADE 8 Ref: TUN/AD/24/09/24

  • Responsible to: Section Head

Duties and Responsibilities.

  • Prepare, conduct, and supervise practical classes or courses.
  • Participate in research and student projects.
  • Service and maintain scientific equipment as per the operational instruction manuals.
  • Ensure that equipment spare parts and supplies are available.
  • Assess, determine, and evaluate requirements for assigned practical work.
  • Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Academic / Professional Requirements

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree/ higher diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Registered and licensed by the relevant regulatory body

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Technologist – Chemistry

TECHNOLOGIST GRADE 8 Ref: TUN/AD/80/09/24

  • Responsible to: Section Head

Duties and Responsibilities.

  • Prepare, conduct, and supervise practical classes or courses.
  • Participate in research and student projects.
  • Service and maintain scientific equipment as per the operational instruction manuals.
  • Ensure that equipment spare parts and supplies are available.
  • Assess, determine, and evaluate requirements for assigned practical work.
  • Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Academic / Professional Requirements

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree/ higher diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Registered and licensed by the relevant regulatory body

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Technologist – Media

TECHNOLOGIST GRADE 8 Ref: TUN/AD/91/09/24

  • Responsible to: Section Head

Duties and Responsibilities.

  • Prepare, conduct, and supervise practical classes or courses.
  • Participate in research and student projects.
  • Service and maintain scientific equipment as per the operational instruction manuals.
  • Ensure that equipment spare parts and supplies are available.
  • Assess, determine, and evaluate requirements for assigned practical work.
  • Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Academic / Professional Requirements

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree/ higher diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Registered and licensed by the relevant regulatory body

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Lecturer in Computer Science

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/25/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
  • Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

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Assistant Lecturer in Computer Science – 2 Posts

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 – Ref: TUN/AD/26/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

  • This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

  • Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
  • Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Pursuing higher degrees.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Developing teaching and learning materials.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
  • Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

  • Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

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Graduate Assistant in Computer Science – 4 Posts

GRADUATE ASSISTANTS GRADE 10  Ref: TUN/AD/27/09/24
Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible to the Chair of the Department, a Teaching/Research Assistant:

  • Provides administrative support for Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs),
  • Supervises laboratory practicals, grades laboratory reports, CATs, and tutorials
  • Should register for a higher degree
  • Enforces safety in the laboratories
  • Keeps records of student grades on laboratory practicals and assignments
  • Assists in the administrative and research activities as may be assigned by the Chairperson of the Department.

Academic / Professional Requirements
For appointment to this grade a candidate;

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree of Upper Second-Class Honors level and above or equivalent in a relevant field, from a recognized University.
  • Should also demonstrate potential for university teaching and/or research by registering for a Masters Degree.

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Computer Technician – Computer Science

Responsible to: Section Head Ref: TUN/AD/28/09/24
Duties and responsibilities

  • To manage the helpdesk system.
  • Follow-up on reported faults
  • To quantify the faults reported.
  • Ensuring staff mailing system is running effectively.
  • Assign intranet and e-mail accounts to staff members.
  • Carrying out staff needs assessment.
  • Coordination of staff training on ICT
  • Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Academic /professional requirements
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:

  • Diploma in ICT or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Exemplary work performance.
  • Experience: I year of experience

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Lecturer in Crop Science

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/29/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
  • Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

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Lecturer in Animal Science

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/30/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
  • Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

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Lecturer in Zoology – 2 Posts

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/85/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
  • Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

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Lecturer in Botany – 2 Posts

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/88/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
  • Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

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Lecturer in Marketing

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/44/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
  • Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

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Lecturer in Finance

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/45/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
  • Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

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Lecturer in Insurance

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/46/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
  • Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

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Lecturer in Education Management 

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/48/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
  • Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

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Lecturer in Education Psychology

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/49/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
  • Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

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Lecturer in Educational Curriculum and Instruction

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/50/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
  • Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

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Lecturer in Educational Communication and Technology

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/51/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
  • Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

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Assistant Lecturer in Zoology – 2 Posts

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 – Ref: TUN/AD/86/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

  • This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

  • Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
  • Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Pursuing higher degrees.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Developing teaching and learning materials.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
  • Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

  • Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

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Assistant Lecturer in French (Language)

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 – Ref: TUN/AD/31/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

  • This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

  • Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
  • Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Pursuing higher degrees.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Developing teaching and learning materials.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
  • Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

  • Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

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Assistant Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 – Ref: TUN/AD/32/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

  • This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

  • Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
  • Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Pursuing higher degrees.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Developing teaching and learning materials.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
  • Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

  • Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

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Assistant Lecturer in Food Science

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 – Ref: TUN/AD/33/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

  • This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

  • Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
  • Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Pursuing higher degrees.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Developing teaching and learning materials.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
  • Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

  • Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

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Assistant Lecturer in Textiles Industry

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 – Ref: TUN/AD/34/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

  • This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

  • Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
  • Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Pursuing higher degrees.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Developing teaching and learning materials.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
  • Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

  • Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

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Assistant Lecturer in Crop Science 

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 – Ref: TUN/AD/35/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

  • This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

  • Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
  • Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Pursuing higher degrees.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Developing teaching and learning materials.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
  • Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

  • Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

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Assistant Lecturer in Health Records

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 – Ref: TUN/AD/36/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

  • This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

  • Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
  • Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Pursuing higher degrees.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Developing teaching and learning materials.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
  • Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

  • Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

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Assistant Lecturer in Animal Science

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 – Ref: TUN/AD/37/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

  • This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

  • Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
  • Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Pursuing higher degrees.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Developing teaching and learning materials.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
  • Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

  • Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

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Assistant Lecturer in Botany – 2 Posts

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 – Ref: TUN/AD/89/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

  • This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

  • Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
  • Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Pursuing higher degrees.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Developing teaching and learning materials.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
  • Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

  • Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

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Graduate Assistant Crop Science

GRADUATE ASSISTANTS GRADE 10  Ref: TUN/AD/38/09/24
Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible to the Chair of the Department, a Teaching/Research Assistant:

  • Provides administrative support for Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs),
  • Supervises laboratory practicals, grades laboratory reports, CATs, and tutorials
  • Should register for a higher degree
  • Enforces safety in the laboratories
  • Keeps records of student grades on laboratory practicals and assignments
  • Assists in the administrative and research activities as may be assigned by the Chairperson of the Department.

Academic / Professional Requirements
For appointment to this grade a candidate;

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree of Upper Second-Class Honors level and above or equivalent in a relevant field, from a recognized University.
  • Should also demonstrate potential for university teaching and/or research by registering for a Masters Degree.

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Graduate Assistant Nursing

GRADUATE ASSISTANTS GRADE 10  Ref: TUN/AD/39/09/24
Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible to the Chair of the Department, a Teaching/Research Assistant:

  • Provides administrative support for Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs),
  • Supervises laboratory practicals, grades laboratory reports, CATs, and tutorials
  • Should register for a higher degree
  • Enforces safety in the laboratories
  • Keeps records of student grades on laboratory practicals and assignments
  • Assists in the administrative and research activities as may be assigned by the Chairperson of the Department.

Academic / Professional Requirements
For appointment to this grade a candidate;

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree of Upper Second-Class Honors level and above or equivalent in a relevant field, from a recognized University.
  • Should also demonstrate potential for university teaching and/or research by registering for a Masters Degree.

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Field Technologist (Animal and Crop Sciences)

TECHNOLOGIST GRADE 8 Ref: TUN/AD/40/09/24

  • Responsible to: Section Head

Duties and Responsibilities.

  • Prepare, conduct, and supervise practical classes or courses.
  • Participate in research and student projects.
  • Service and maintain scientific equipment as per the operational instruction manuals.
  • Ensure that equipment spare parts and supplies are available.
  • Assess, determine, and evaluate requirements for assigned practical work.
  • Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Academic / Professional Requirements

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree/ higher diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Registered and licensed by the relevant regulatory body

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Technologist (Biology)

TECHNOLOGIST GRADE 8 Ref: TUN/AD/41/09/24

  • Responsible to: Section Head

Duties and Responsibilities.

  • Prepare, conduct, and supervise practical classes or courses.
  • Participate in research and student projects.
  • Service and maintain scientific equipment as per the operational instruction manuals.
  • Ensure that equipment spare parts and supplies are available.
  • Assess, determine, and evaluate requirements for assigned practical work.
  • Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Academic / Professional Requirements

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree/ higher diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Registered and licensed by the relevant regulatory body

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Hospitality Laboratory Assistant

LABORATORY ASSISTANT GRADE 5 Ref: TUN/AD/42/09/24

Responsible to: Section Head
Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that all equipment is clean and kept in their rightful places before and after practical classes.
  • Assist in arranging practical classes.
  • Ensure that all equipment, instruction manuals, laboratory manuals, catalogues, and their records are properly stored.
  • Any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.

Academic / Professional Requirements
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:

  • Diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Computer literacy
  • Exemplary work performance.
  • Experience: 1-year experience as laboratory Assistant I or equivalent

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Animal Health Laboratory Assistant

LABORATORY ASSISTANT GRADE 5 Ref: TUN/AD/43/09/24

Responsible to: Section Head
Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that all equipment is clean and kept in their rightful places before and after practical classes.
  • Assist in arranging practical classes.
  • Ensure that all equipment, instruction manuals, laboratory manuals, catalogues, and their records are properly stored.
  • Any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.

Academic / Professional Requirements
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:

  • Diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Computer literacy
  • Exemplary work performance.
  • Experience: 1-year experience as laboratory Assistant I or equivalent

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Assistant Lecturer in Education Management

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 – Ref: TUN/AD/52/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

  • This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

  • Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
  • Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Pursuing higher degrees.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Developing teaching and learning materials.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
  • Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

  • Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

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Assistant Lecturer in Education Psychology

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 – Ref: TUN/AD/53/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

  • This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

  • Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
  • Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Pursuing higher degrees.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Developing teaching and learning materials.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
  • Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

  • Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

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Assistant Lecturer in Educational Curriculum and Instruction

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 – Ref: TUN/AD/54/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

  • This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

  • Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
  • Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Pursuing higher degrees.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Developing teaching and learning materials.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
  • Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

  • Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

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Assistant Lecturer in Educational Communication and Technology

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 – Ref: TUN/AD/55/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

  • This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

  • Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
  • Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Pursuing higher degrees.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Developing teaching and learning materials.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
  • Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

  • Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

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Assistant Lecturer in ECDE

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 – Ref: TUN/AD/56/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

  • This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

  • Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
  • Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
  • Pursuing higher degrees.
  • Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
  • Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
  • Developing teaching and learning materials.
  • Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
  • Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
  • Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
  • Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

  • Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Tharaka University on form.jotform.com to apply

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