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  
Job Ref. No KyU/AC/233/09/2026
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 or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

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
  • Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

Click on the link below to apply.

Job Application Portal

Mode of application

  1. Visit the Kirinyaga University website; www.kyu.ac.ke, select the Job Application link on the advert and fill in your details as instructed; and
  2. Submit one (1) hard copy application package (with job reference number and title clearly indicated on the envelope) including the following documents;
  1. Application letter;
  2. A Detailed curriculum vitae signed on all pages. The CV must include contact details of three (3) referees;
  3. Copies of certified academic and professional certificates;
  4.  A copy of the National Identification card or Passport;
  5. A copy of the current pay slip (if any); and
  6. Other relevant testimonials.

Interested applicants should send the applications (1) hard copy to the undersigned, to be received on or before October 8, 2026.

THE VICE CHANCELLOR
KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY
P. O. BOX 143-10300
KERUGOYA

 

Kirinyaga University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants of either gender,
persons with disabilities and persons from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.