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Kirinyaga University is a chartered government owned and established under the Universities Act No.42 of 2012.  At present, the University runs degree programmes across four faculties; Health Sciences, Business and Education, Pure and Applied Sciences and Engineering and Technology. The University, situated about 115 kilometers from Nairobi, is among the vibrant and fastest growing citadels of learning in Kenya.

The University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced person with excellent academic credentials to fill the below vacant position.

Job Title

Lecturer - Department of Engineering and Building Sciences  

Lecturer:                   Grade 12         1 position (Re- advertisement)            KyU/AC/233/09/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Civil Engineering (Roads, Transportation and Traffic Engineering; Highway and Pavement Design)

 

Lecturer:                   Grade 12         1 position (Re- advertisement)            KyU/AC/234/09/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Civil Engineering (Geospatial/Surveying Engineering)
No. of Vacant Positions 2 
Application Deadline 08 October, 2026
Job Status Re-advertisement
Key Responsibilities

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

  • Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations.

  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.

  • Development of teaching and learning materials.

  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities.

  • Developing research proposals for funding.

  • Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building inter-disciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.

  • Participating in preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.

  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc, in relevant fields.

  • Participating in administrative, academic and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.

  • Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the Department.

  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meeting and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.

  • Undertaking administrative duties and other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
  • An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university; and be registered with Engineers Board of Kenya.

OR

  • A Master’s degree in the relevant field from accredited and recognized university (in special cases) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or in research or industry; and
  • A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least ten (10) should be from refereed journal papers; and
  • Be registered with Engineers Board of Kenya.
Terms and conditions of service
  1. Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package.
  2. Employment will be on Permanent and Pensionable terms.
  3. Those with degrees from foreign universities should attach certificates of equation and recognition of qualifications from Kenya National Qualifications Authority.
  4. Applicants must meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution, 2010.

Click on the link below to apply.

Job Application Portal

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Kirinyaga University is a chartered government owned and established under the Universities Act No.42 of 2012.  At present, the University runs degree programmes across four faculties; Health Sciences, Business and Education, Pure and Applied Sciences and Engineering and Technology. The University, situated about 115 kilometers from Nairobi, is among the vibrant and fastest growing citadels of learning in Kenya.

The University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced person with excellent academic credentials to fill the below vacant position.

Job Title

Lecturer - Department of Engineering and Building Sciences  

Lecturer:                   Grade 12         1 position (Re- advertisement)            KyU/AC/233/09/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Civil Engineering (Roads, Transportation and Traffic Engineering; Highway and Pavement Design)

 

Lecturer:                   Grade 12         1 position (Re- advertisement)            KyU/AC/234/09/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Civil Engineering (Geospatial/Surveying Engineering)
No. of Vacant Positions 2 
Application Deadline 08 October, 2026
Job Status Re-advertisement
Key Responsibilities

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

  • Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations.

  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.

  • Development of teaching and learning materials.

  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities.

  • Developing research proposals for funding.

  • Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building inter-disciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.

  • Participating in preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.

  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc, in relevant fields.

  • Participating in administrative, academic and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.

  • Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the Department.

  • Attending and participating in the Departmental meeting and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.

  • Undertaking administrative duties and other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
  • An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university; and be registered with Engineers Board of Kenya.

OR

  • A Master’s degree in the relevant field from accredited and recognized university (in special cases) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or in research or industry; and
  • A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least ten (10) should be from refereed journal papers; and
  • Be registered with Engineers Board of Kenya.
Terms and conditions of service
  1. Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package.
  2. Employment will be on Permanent and Pensionable terms.
  3. Those with degrees from foreign universities should attach certificates of equation and recognition of qualifications from Kenya National Qualifications Authority.
  4. Applicants must meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution, 2010.

Click on the link below to apply.

Job Application Portal

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