Karatina University wishes to recruit qualified and interested applicants for Part Time Teaching Positions listed below: Specific specializations are indicated in the University website www.karu.ac.ke
| S/No | School | Position | Reference Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School of Agriculture and Biotechnology | Part-time Lecturer |
KarU/HR/SAB/PT/2025 |
| 2 | School of Business | Part-time Lecturer |
KarU/HR/SoB/PT/2025 |
| 3 | School of Computer Science and Informatics | Part-time Lecturer |
KarU/HR/SCSI/PT/2025 |
| 4 | School of Education and Social Sciences | Part-time Lecturer |
KarU/HR/SESS/PT/2025 |
| 5 | School of Natural resources and Environmental Studies | Part-time Lecturer |
KarU/HR/SNRES/PT/2025 |
| 6 | School of Pure and Applied Sciences | Part-time Lecturer |
KarU/HR/SPAS/PT/2025 |
| 7 | School of Health Sciences | Part-time Lecturer |
KarU/HR/SHS/PT/2025 |
All applicants are required to submit their applications online through the job’s portal (https://jobs.karu.ac.ke) available on the University website (under the careers section). The application should include a detailed Curriculum Vitae; Academic and Professional Certificates; Academic Transcripts; KCSE/KACE/KCE;recognition from CUE for any foreign certificate; and National ID or Passport; In addition, applicants MUST submit a continuously scanned copy of the application via email (jobs@karu.ac.ke) with the subject clearly stating the job title and the reference number (e.g. Part-time Lecturer –Guidance & Counseling (KarU/HR/SESS/PT/2025) on or before Friday 28th November, 2025.
For information relating to job specifications and general requirements, kindly visit the University website (https://karu.ac.ke/careers/)
Karatina University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of either gender, persons with disability (evidence of NCPWD certificate) and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Please note that the University does not charge any fee for recruitment and selection process; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; and canvassing leads to automatic disqualification
a) Job Description
i) Teach in a specialized and established programme of study to impart knowledge and skills to students by employing a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students for effective learning.
ii) Interpret curriculum in a bid to synthesize the content and disseminate the same to the learners.
iii) Prepare course outline to guide in the effective delivery and coverage of the syllabus content.
iv) Develop learning content to ensure adequate coverage of the course outline.
v) Set, moderate, invigilate, administer examinations to test the understanding of course content and give progressive report to the department.
vi) Supervise undergraduate projects, dissertations/theses at graduate level and other experiential learning programmes
vii) Initiate, promote and participate in research in order to generate new knowledge.
viii) Invigilate and assess students during attachments/trips/internships so as to equip them with the technical knowhow for future careers.
ix) Monitor class attendance sheets to ensure that students sitting for the examinations meet the required lecture attendance of more than two-thirds of all lectures before they can sit for their examinations.
x) Present examination results to the Departmental Board of Examiners.
b) Requirements for Appointment
i. Earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from a recognized academic institution;
ii. Demonstrate potential for university teaching and/or research;
iii. Be registered with the relevant professional body as required by the field of specialization.
iv. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
v. Masters holders registered for PhD may be considered.
The successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the existing Terms and Conditions of Service.
All applicants are required to submit their applications online through the job’s portal (https://jobs.karu.ac.ke) available on the University website (under the careers section). The application should include a detailed Curriculum Vitae; Academic and Professional Certificates; Academic Transcripts; KCSE/KACE/KCE; recognition from CUE for any foreign certificate; and National ID or Passport; In addition, applicants MUST submit a continuously scanned copy of the application via email (jobs@karu.ac.ke) with the subject clearly stating the job title and the reference number (e.g. Part-time Lecturer – Guidance & Counseling (KarU/HR/SESS/PT/2025).
Interested applicants should send the applications to the address below, quoting the relevant reference number, so as to be received on or before on or before Tuesday 18th November,2025.
Karatina University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of either gender, persons with disability (evidence of NCPWD certificate) and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Please note that the University does not charge any fee for recruitment and selection process; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; and canvassing leads to automatic disqualification