CURRENT VACANCIES

Karatina University

Declaration of Vacancies

Karatina University wishes to recruit qualified and interested applicants for Serving Academic Staff as indicated below. (Internal Advertisement)

Academic Positions

S/No Job Title Grade Reference
1. Professors 15 KarU/HR/PF/2026
2. Associate Professors 14 KarU/HR/APF/2026
3. Senior Lecturers 13 KarU/HR/SLEC/2026
4. Lecturers 12 KarU/HR/LEC/2026

 

How to Apply

IMPORTANT: All internal applicants MUST create an account using their official corporate email address to view and apply from the job Portal.

The specific details of the specializations are indicated on the University website (www.karu.ac.ke). All applicants are required to submit their applications online through the job portal (jobs.karu.ac.ke).

The application should include a detailed Curriculum Vitae; Academic and Professional Certificates; Academic Transcripts; KCSE/KACE/KCE; recognition from CUE for any foreign certificate; and National ID or Passport.

In addition, applicants MUST submit a continuously scanned copy of the application via email (jobs@karu.ac.ke) with the subject clearly stating the job title and the reference number (e.g. Senior Lecturers (KarU/HR/SLEC/2026)).

Deadline: Friday, 06th November 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Point to Note: A candidate who meets the minimum academic requirements for promotion to the next level but falls short of the mandatory period may be considered for promotion if:

  • She/He has been awarded a global research prize for example Nobel Prize, Oscar Prize, Pulitzer Prize among others.
  • She/He has successfully filed and has evidence of acceptance and value of patent.
  • She/He has acquired exceptional research and academic awards recognized by Karatina University.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

1. Professor Grade 15

KES 224,631.00 – 345,816.00

Job Description

  • Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
  • Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes.
  • Supervise dissertations/theses at the graduate level.
  • Develop undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
  • Initiate, promote and participate in research projects and publish.
  • Give an inaugural lecture in one’s discipline.
  • Provide academic leadership through programme development, Mentoring and research.
  • Provide professional and community services including initiating linkages and fundraising.
  • Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

  • Must have an earned Doctorate degree or its academic equivalent.
  • Must have at least four (4) years of teaching and research since being appointed Associate Professor.
  • Must have at least five (5) articles in refereed journals since appointment as Associate Professor.
  • Must have supervised postgraduate degree candidates.
  • Should show evidence of continued research and effective teaching.
  • Should be recognized and registered or qualifies for registration by a relevant professional body where appropriate.
  • Should show evidence of contribution to University life as well as national and international life.
  • Should show evidence of community service.
  • Should show evidence of academic leadership in his/her area of specialization.
  • Should show evidence of developing fundable proposals and attract funding.
  • Should have attended and contributed at academic conferences, seminars or workshops.

2. Associate Professor Grade 14

KES 193,182.00 – 297,403.00

Job Description

  • Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
  • Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programs.
  • Supervise dissertations/theses at the graduate level.
  • Develop undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
  • Initiate, promote and participate in research projects and publish.
  • Provide academic leadership through programme development, mentoring and research.
  • Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising.
  • Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

  • Must have an earned Doctorate degree or its academic equivalent.
  • Must have at least four (4) years teaching and research experience since becoming Senior Lecturer at university.
  • Must have at least four (4) articles in refereed journals since appointment as Senior Lecturer.
  • Must have supervised postgraduate degree candidates.
  • Should have attended and contributed at academic conferences, seminars or workshops.
  • Should show evidence of continued research and effective teaching.
  • Should be recognized and registered by relevant professional boards where applicable.
  • Should show evidence of contribution to University life as well as national and international life.

3. Senior Lecturer Grade 13

KES 154,739.00 – 238,221.00

Job Description

  • Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
  • Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes.
  • Supervise dissertations/theses at the graduate level.
  • Develop undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
  • Initiate, promote and participate in research projects.
  • Participate in academic leadership programmes.
  • Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising.
  • Carry out administrative and other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

  • Must have an earned Doctorate degree or its academic equivalent.
  • Must have at least four (4) years of teaching or research experience at University level since becoming Lecturer.
  • Show evidence of supervision of postgraduate degree students.
  • Must have attended and contributed at academic conferences, seminars or workshops.
  • Must have a minimum of 4 publications in refereed journals since appointment as Lecturer.

4. Lecturer Grade 12

KES 121,928.00 – 187,710.00

Job Description

  • Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
  • Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes.
  • Supervise dissertations/theses at graduate level.
  • Participate in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
  • Initiate, promote and participate in research projects.
  • Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising.
  • Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

  • Should have an earned Doctorate degree or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
  • Those with publications shall have an added advantage.

OR

  • A masters’ degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University (in special cases) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at the University level or in research or industry.
  • Registered with the relevant professional body; and
  • Must have at least one (1) publication.