Associate Research Professor Department of Economics and Development Studies at University of Nairobi

AC/8/166/23 – 1 POST

• An applicant must be a holder of an earned PhD degree in Development Studies, Economics or Development related disciplines from a University recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate with specialization and interest in teaching Theory and Methods of Development Research in three or more of the following areas: Environment and Natural Resource Management: Climate Change, Energy Policy Planning and Development; Science, Technology and Environment; Human development: Social Policy and Development; Poverty, Inequality & Vulnerability; Monitoring and Evaluation of Development; and Industrialization and Development. from a University recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate. He/she must have a minimum of eight (8) years teaching experience; three (3) of which are at a Senior Lecturer or Senior Research Fellow at the University; have Supervised to completion: a minimum of five (5) post graduate students at least; two ( 2) at doctoral level and three (3) masters level; have attained a minimum of 32 publication points from peer reviewed journals with: a minimum of five (5) publications in refereed scholarly journals since last promotion OR A minimum of three (3) publications in refereed scholarly journals and two (2) scholarly book chapters or two peer reviewed working, occasional or discussion papers or two (2) published scholarly teaching modules since last promotion; have attracted of Research funds or development funds or educational resources as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow (cumulative); have evidence of community service; have registered with relevant professional body
• The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership, teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate students, organize and guide research programmes, and undertake further research in their areas of specialization. They will also be expected to participate in Departmental and Faculty activities.