Job Description
An officer at this level shall:
- Teach and evaluate/assess courses in one's discipline at undergraduate and graduate levels;
- Conduct research to inform knowledge, policy and practice;
- Develop proposals to attract research funding;
- Disseminate research findings through publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs, policy briefs, conferences and other creative works;
- Develop innovation and inventions and register patents;
- Supervise and examine undergraduate and graduate projects, tutorials, practicals/practicums, and field attachment sessions;
- Provide mentorship and career counselling to students and junior staff;
- Initiate and execute research project;
- Collaborate with academic faculty on curriculum develonnent and review:
- Collaborate with the industry and other stakeholders for consultancy services in their areas of expertise;
- Establish partnerships, linkages and networks through projects and source donors community projects;
- Provide professional and community service; and
- Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- PhD or equivalent Degree from a recognized institution in the relevant specialization,
OR,
- Masters degree in the relevant field from a recognized University with at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level or 6 years in research or industry;
- Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable);
- Demonstrated ability for university teaching and research;
- Participated in conferences and similar learned fora;
- A minimum of six (6) publication points, of which at least four (4) should be from refereed scholarly journals; and
- Fulfil requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution of Kenya 2010
Mode of Application Interested applicants are required to submit ten (10) copies of their applications containing copies of the application letters, updated Curriculum Vitae, ALL academic and professional qualifications including transcripts, work experience and other relevant certificates and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for MUST be indicated on the application letter and the envelope.
Applications should be addressed to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Administration, Finance & Planning,
P.O. Box 103-40404,
RONGO.
Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send reference letters to the above address on sealed envelopes. For further details and job requirements of the positions, please visit the
Rongo University website www.rongovarsity.ac.ke/vacancies.
Rongo University is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of either gender, persons with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit their applications so as to be received on or before 24th September 2025 at 5:00pm.
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