Vacancies


DECLARATION OF VACANCIES FOR PART TIME LECTURERS

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

EXTERNAL JOB ADVERTISEMENT

 

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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PART TIME LECTURERS IN THE AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

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.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION FOR PART TIME LECTURERS

School of Agriculture and Biotechnology

PROGRAMMES/ AREA OF SPECIALIZATION REFERENCE NUMBER
Bachelor of Science in Horticultural Science and Management KarU/HR/SAB/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension Education KarU/HR/SAB/PT/2025
Masters of Science in Horticultural Science KarU/HR/SAB/PT/2025
Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science KarU/HR/SAB/PT/2025
Master of Science in Soil Science KarU/HR/SAB/PT/2025
Bachelor of Agricultural Economics and Resource Management KarU/HR/SAB/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science KarU/HR/SAB/PT/2025
Master of Science in Crop Protection KarU/HR/SAB/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Nutrition KarU/HR/SAB/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics KarU/HR/SAB/PT/2025
Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition and Policy KarU/HR/SAB/PT/2025

School of Business

PROGRAMMES/ AREA OF SPECIALIZATION REFERENCE NUMBER
Bachelor of Business Management KarU/HR/SOB/PT/2025
Bachelor of Project Planning & Management KarU/HR/SOB/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship KarU/HR/SOB/PT/2025
Bachelor of Economics KarU/HR/SOB/PT/2025
Masters in Business Management KarU/HR/SOB/PT/2025
Masters of Science in Entrepreneurship KarU/HR/SOB/PT/2025
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management KarU/HR/SOB/PT/2025
Doctor of Philosophy in Entrepreneurship KarU/HR/SOB/PT/2025
Bachelor of Human Resource Management KarU/HR/SOB/PT/2025
Bachelor of Communications and Public Relations KarU/HR/SOB/PT/2025
Master of Human Resource Management KarU/HR/SOB/PT/2025
Masters in Communication and Public Relations KarU/HR/SOB/PT/2025
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resources Management KarU/HR/SOB/PT/2025
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication and Public Relations KarU/HR/SOB/PT/2025
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Studies KarU/HR/SOB/PT/2025
Bachelor of Tourism Management KarU/HR/SOB/PT/2025
Bachelor of Hotel and Hospitality Management KarU/HR/SOB/PT/2025
Masters of Hospitality Management KarU/HR/SOB/PT/2025

School of Computing and Informatics

PROGRAMMES/ AREA OF SPECIALIZATION REFERENCE NUMBER
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology KarU/HR/SCSI/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science KarU/HR/SCSI/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Information Science KarU/HR/SCSI/PT/2025
Masters of Science in Information Sciences KarU/HR/SCSI/PT/2025
Masters of Science in Information Technology KarU/HR/SCSI/PT/2025

School of Education and Social Sciences

PROGRAMMES/ AREA OF SPECIALIZATION REFERENCE NUMBER
Bachelor of Education (Science) KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Bachelor of Education (Arts) with Special Needs Education KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Master of Education in Educational Administration KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Master of Education in Educational Psychology KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Master of Education in Early Childhood Education KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Master of Education in Leadership and Policy Studies KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Doctor of Philosophy in Education Psychology KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Master of Arts (Education Planning) KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Bachelor of Education (Guidance and Counselling) KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Doctor of Philosophy in Education Administration KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Master of Education in Educational Foundations KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Bachelor of Education (Arts) KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Master of Arts in Kiswahili KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Master of Arts in History KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Master of Arts in Geography KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Master of Arts in Religious Studies KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Bachelor of Arts (Geography) KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Master of Arts in English and Linguistics KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Doctor of Philosophy in History KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Bachelor of Arts with Education KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, Criminal Justice & Public Safety KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Bachelor of Arts in Community Development KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025
Master of Arts in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Public Safety KarU/HR/SSES/PT/2025

School of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies

PROGRAMMES/ AREA OF SPECIALIZATION REFERENCE NUMBER
Bachelor of Science in Forestry KarU/HR/SNRES/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies KarU/HR/SNRES/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources KarU/HR/SNRES/PT/2025
Master of Science in Environmental Studies KarU/HR/SNRES/PT/2025
Masters of Science in Wildlife Management KarU/HR/SNRES/PT/2025
Master of Forestry in Tropical Biology and Silviculture KarU/HR/SNRES/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture & Fisheries Management KarU/HR/SNRES/PT/2025
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Studies KarU/HR/SNRES/PT/2025
Master of Science in Environmental Studies KarU/HR/SNRES/PT/2025
Master of Science in Aquaculture & Fisheries Management KarU/HR/SNRES/PT/2025

School of Pure and Applied Sciences

PROGRAMMES/ AREA OF SPECIALIZATION REFERENCE NUMBER
Bachelor of Science KarU/HR/SPAS/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology KarU/HR/SPAS/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry KarU/HR/SPAS/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science with Education KarU/HR/SPAS/PT/2025
Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Pathology KarU/HR/SPAS/PT/2025
Masters of Science in Parasitology KarU/HR/SPAS/PT/2025
Master of Science in Zoology KarU/HR/SPAS/PT/2025
Master of Science in Physics KarU/HR/SPAS/PT/2025
Master of Science in Chemistry KarU/HR/SPAS/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics with Computing KarU/HR/SPAS/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science KarU/HR/SPAS/PT/2025
Masters of Science in Biostatistics KarU/HR/SPAS/PT/2025
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics KarU/HR/SPAS/PT/2025
Master of Science in Pure Mathematics KarU/HR/SPAS/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Electronics with Informatics KarU/HR/SPAS/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry KarU/HR/SPAS/PT/2025

School of Health Sciences

PROGRAMMES/ AREA OF SPECIALIZATION REFERENCE NUMBER
Bachelor of Science in Nursing KarU/HR/SHS/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management KarU/HR/SHS/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine KarU/HR/SHS/PT/2025
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences KarU/HR/SHS/PT/2025

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the existing Terms and Conditions of Service.

MODE OF APPLICATION

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