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The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK), formerly Co-operative College of Kenya was established through The Co-operative University of Kenya Order, Legal Notice NO. 161 of 4th November 2011 as a Constituent College of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). The University aims at becoming a leading centre of academic excellence in co-operative education, research, training and community service in Kenya and the region.
The Co-operative University of Kenya is an equal opportunity employer. Women, marginalized groups and persons of living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CUK/AA/SBE/DEE/COMM./SL./6/23 (1)
Remuneration
- Basic Salary per month range: Kshs. (144, 450 – 200,918 /=)
- House Allowance per month: Kshs. (58,972/=)
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Must possess an earned PhD, Masters and Bachelors Degree in Communication or related field from an accredited/recognized University;
- Must possess at least three (3) years teaching/research experience at Lecturer or Research Fellow level with a proven track record of exemplary performance;
- Must have successfully supervised at least three (3) Masters level or one (1) PhD level student to completion since the last appointment;
- Must have published at least three (3) papers in peer refereed journals or three (3) chapters in a scholarly book or one (1) scholarly book since the last appointment;
- Must be a member of a relevant professional body; and
- Must demonstrate evidence of attracting research funds, development and review of curriculum.
Duties and responsibilities for academic staff
- Teaching undergraduate students and or postgraduate (in writing good academic proposal and publications) and supervise students’ research;
- Preparing learning and teaching materials to enable better delivery of content and achievement of the objectives of the course;
- Delivering the course content to students through lectures ensuring that they follow the curriculum objectives;
- Evaluating the delivery models and make appropriate improvements to ensure quality teaching and learning;
- Setting, moderating, invigilating and marking exams in order to gauge the effectiveness ofteaching and learning;
- Carrying out a needs assessment for curriculum; identify the content gaps in order toproduce competent graduates;
- Developing and reviewing the curriculum and ensure that it complies with the Commission forUniversity Education guidelines and that is relevant to the job market and the standing ofthe University;
- Carrying out research in their areas of specialization by writing grant proposals, publishing and disseminating research results to create and enhance knowledge;
- Disseminating research result through publications, conferences, workshops to make knowledge accessible to the public;
- Managing research grants and project, prepare budgets for the respective funds and ensure good and appropriate use of the same;
- Developing work plans and timelines to ensure the objectives of the research are well achieved;
- Preparation of reports as required by funding agencies e.g. financial reports and research output;
- Provision of consultancy services with key stakeholders in areas of expertise for improved social-economic development;
- Creating, maintaining and expanding linkages with both local and international through networking to improve individual and institutional visibility;
- Serving as an expert in local and international committees and panels ensuring appropriate dissemination of knowledge;
- Participation in the University open day, field day, exhibition for the enhancements of the image of the University.
In addition, applicants should demonstrate:
- Ability to teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff;
- Ability to design and develop academic programmes and curricula;
- Leadership skills;
- Communication skills;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work under pressure skills;
- Problem- solving skills;
- Conflict management;
- Supervisory skills.
Applicants should:
Visit the University website www.cuk.ac.ke at the footer under the IMPORTANT LINKS section, CLICK the ONLINE RECRUITMENT PORTAL tab, log in, fill in the application form,
submit the form alongside other required documents as one (1) attachement. Submission of the online application and the attachments is MANDATORY;
Submit one (1) hard copy of the letter of application, certificates, testimonials, the updated curriculum vitae to include full details of academic, professional qualifications, working
experience, membership in professional bodies, current salary, names and addresses of three referees;
Academic staff should attach:
- Evidence of publications, patents and innovations;
- Evidence of supervision of postgraduate students;
- Evidence of curricula developed;
- Evidence research funds attracted; and
- Evidence of research/consultancy activities.
Clearly indicate the position and the reference number on the application letter and on the envelope which should be addressed to:
The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Finance, Planning & Administration
The Co-operative University of Kenya
P.O. Box 24814-00502
Karen- Kenya
Recommendations from at least three (3) referees should be sent separately to the address above on or before Friday, 14th July 2023 at 12.00 noon;
All applications must be received by Friday, 14th July, 2023 at 12.00 noon. Applications received later than this period will not be considered;
Candidates with academic qualifications obtained from foreign Universities will be
expected to submit recognition and equation of certificates by The Commission of University Education (CUE).
- The Co-operative University of Kenya is an Equal opportunity employer; Female applicants,persons with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Successful candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including submission of submit VALID AND CURRENT clearance certificates from the following:
- Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI);
- Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
- Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
- Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
- The University shall conduct a background check for successful candidates within the provisons of the Data Protection Act.
Interested and qualified? Go to
Co-operative University of Kenya on staffportal.cuk.ac.ke to apply
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