SENIOR LECTURER, GRADE 13

Reference Number: MMU/SNRLEC/02/11/2022

Applicants should have the following qualifications;

• A PhD in the relevant area of specialization from a recognized and accredited University in Kenya. 

OR 

• Have a Master’s degree in addition to a first degree from a recognized University plus at least three (3) years of teaching experience at University level.
• At least two (2) publications in refereed journal(s) or four (4) equivalent publication points.
• Be registered with a professional body/organization (where applicable). 
• Show evidence of continued research, attendance and contribution in academic conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Show evidence of effective teaching and active participation in departmental activities.

Job Description 

Reporting to the Head of Department, the main duties will include: 

• Teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students. 
• Articulating the mission of the department and the University. 
• Initiating planning and conducting research. 
• Developing teaching materials. 
• Supervising post graduate students in research activities. 
• Participating in development and preparation of Faculty development plan.
• Attending and participate in seminars/workshops/conferences in relevant fields. 
• Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricular activities in the Department. 
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned or delegated by the Deputy ViceChancellor(A&SA), Dean of School or Chairman of Department from time to time.
• Contributing to research activity in the subject area including determining relevant research objectives and preparing research proposals. 
• Engaging with other researches internally, nationally and internationally to initiate collaborative partnership with other educational institutional.
• Source for internal and external research grants to fund innovative projects by maintaining high quality and cutting-edge research programs.
• Supervising the work of students, including teaching practice, field trips or clinical services where appropriate, provide advice on study skills, and help them with learning problems.
• Setting, marking, and assessing work and examinations and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Giving input in the development of quality assurance framework within the University’s overall framework, including validation and revalidation of courses, student admission and assessment.
• Initiating new and original solutions to problems affecting delivery of courses within own educational program and in accordance with the institutional regulations.
• Preparing, reviewing and updating course content materials for lecturers, lab sessions and seminars through maintaining of course and learner records in accordance to university policy guidelines.

Method of Application

Application Guidelines and Statutory requirements for the positions

• Applicants should attach to their ten (10) application letters copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials together with a detailed curriculum vitae outlining academic and professional qualifications, experience, leadership and management roles, publications, awards, scholarships, funding attracted, membership to professional bodies, linkages and community service. 
• Applicants are required to give names, addresses and contacts of three (3) referees and should indicate on the envelope the Reference Number and the position applied. 
• Applications for the position of Senior Lecturer and ICT Manager should reach the Chairman of Council on the address indicated below on or before 5:00 pm on 20th December, 2022.

The Chairman of Council
Maasai Mara University 
P. O. Box 861-20500 
Email: [email protected]
Applications for the position of Lecturer should reach the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Finance and Strategy on the address indicated below on or before 5:00 pm on 20th December, 2022.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance & Strategy)
Maasai Mara University
P. O. Box 861-20500
Email: [email protected]

Maasai Mara University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity; persons with disability, women, youth and those from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply. 

Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.