Part Time Teaching for 2025/2026 Academic Year
Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) administrative centers located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.
MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the following Academic positions on a Part-time basis under the following categories; Associate Faculty (part-time), Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructors and Visiting Professors.
Professionals only interested in supervision of postgraduate students and sabbatical are also encouraged to apply. Apply through the recruitment portal
AVAILABLE VACANCIES DEPARTMENTS & AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
| SCHOOL/PROGRAMME | DEPARTMENTS | AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION |
| School of Clinical Medicine/ Bachelors & MSc programmes | Department of Clinical Sciences & Department of Health Records | Clinical Sciences , Health Records, Forensic Medicine, Family Health/Medicine and Pre-clinical studies (Physiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry) |
| Medical School/ MBCHB & Dental Technology programme | Departments: Dental Sciences, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Human Physiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery,Paediatrics & Child Health, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Human Pathology, Anatomy and Medical Microbiology. | Biochemistry, General Medicine, Dermatology, Oncology, Geriatrics, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology, Bacteriology, Dentists (with an added speciality – Cosmetic dentistry, Maxillofacial, Paediatric dentistry etc), Dental Technology, Oral Health, Haematology & Blood Transfusion Sciences, Histology and cytology, Parasitology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Human Anatomy • Physiology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gross & Clinical Pathology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Opthalmology, Anaesthesia, Critical care, Radiology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Mental Health |
| School of Pharmacy / Bachelors Programme | Departments: Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy | Pharmaceutical Chemistry Pharmaceutics Pharmacognosy Pharmacology Clinical pharmacy Regulatory affairs Pre-clinical studies (Medical Physiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry) |
| School of Nursing/ Bachelors, MSc & PhD programmes | Departments: Community Health Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Midwifery, Nursing Education, Leadership, Management and Research. | Reproductive and Maternal Health, Medical Surgical Nursing, Midwifery , Public Health and Specialized areas, Leadership, Management & Research and Community Health Nursing |
| School of Public Health / Bachelors, MSc & PhD programmes | Departments: Community Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Nutrition and Dietetics and Environmental Health | Community Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Nutrition & Dietetics and Environmental Health |
| School of Computing and informatics / Bachelors, MSc & PhD programmes | Department of Enterprise Computing and Department of Information Science and Knowledge Management | Computer Networks, Software engineering, Database Systems, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial intelligence, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Web Development and Mobile Applications Development |
| School of Engineering, energy and the built environment/ Bachelors programmes | Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Department of Energy & Environmental Engineering. | Electrical or Electronics Engineering (Registered with EBK/IEK), B.Tech Computer & Electronic Systems (Registered with KETRB), Energy and Environmental Engineering (Registered with KETRB), Real Estate Management ((Registered with ISK/VRB) and Petroleum Exploration & Production (Registered with EBK/SPE). |
| School of Pure and applied sciences / Bachelors, MSc & PhD programmes | Department of Animal Health & Production and Department of Natural Sciences. | Physics, Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Actuarial Science |
| School of Business and Economics / Bachelors, Masters & PhD programmes | Department of Accounting and Finance, Department of Economics and Department of Management. | Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Economics, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Project Management, Supplies and Procurement, Maritime Studies, Strategic Management, Actuarial Science and Statistics |
| School of Education/ Bachelors, Masters & PhD programmes | Department of Early Childhood and Special Needs Education. Department of Education Management and Curriculum Studies. Department of Education Technology. | Curriculum and Instruction, Education Administration, Early Childhood Development & Education, Visual Impaired, Hearing Impaired, Physical Impaired, Emotional Behaviour Disorder, Physical Education, Educational Technology and Educational Psychology |
| School of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management / Bachelors, Masters & PhD programmes | Department s: Hospitality Management and Travel and Tourism Management | Tourism Management and Hospitality Management |
| School of Social Sciences / Bachelors, Masters & PhD programmes | Department of Social and Development Studies Institute of Security Studies, Justice and Ethics. Department of Journalism and Mass Communication | Monitoring and Evaluation, Sociology/Psycho-social Socio-Statistics, Community Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, Security Studies, Justice & Ethics, International Relations & Diplomacy and Journalism & Mass Communication |
| School of Law/ Bachelors & Master of Laws programmes | Department of Public Law Department of Private Law | Public Law and Private Law |
To qualify for appointment a candidate must have the following:
- An earned PhD degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited university;
- At least three (3) years teaching and research experience in a university.
OR
A Master’s degree qualification in the relevant area of specialization from recognized/accredited university
- At least three years teaching and research experience at a university,
- Relevant Work experience in Industry will be an added advantage
- Be registered for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree qualification;
- Be registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable).
Applicants seeking the position of a visiting professor should have met all the requirements of the position.
How to apply:
Interested applicants should provide the following information in the cover letter; Area of specialization (School and Department), Academic and professional qualifications, Work experience, availability (physical or E Learning), and preferred MKU Campus/ODEL Centre.
Each application shall be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity card or passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. The University will verify authenticity of all academic certificates.
Interested candidates to apply through the Mount Kenya University online Recruitment Portal http://recruitment.mku.ac.ke on or before 1st April, 2025.
Kindly note that associate faculty, adjunct faculty, visiting professors and clinical instructors currently serving the University and wish to continue are also required to submit their applications through the same platform.
Terms of Engagement
Successful candidates will be engaged on contractual basis as associate Faculty (part-time), adjunct Faculty or visiting Professors These positions will attract a competitive remuneration package.
Successful candidates will be retained in the Mount Kenya University database for a period of 6 years subject to satisfactory performance of allocated duties and responsibilities.
NB: All applications MUST be submitted through the MKU recruitment online portal.
Notes:
- Mount Kenya University is an equal opportunity employer.
- Candidates with foreign qualifications Must attach qualification recognition from the Commission from University Education.
- People with disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are encouraged to apply
- The University does not charge any fee for the whole recruitment and selection exercise.
- Any form of canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
- Only successfully candidates will be contacted.
