Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
A PhD or equivalent degree qualification (or a Master’s degree qualification in special cases) in the relevant area [rom recognized/accredited University;
Served in the grade of .ecturer/Research Fellow or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years or six (6) years research/industry experience;
A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent of which twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer/Research Fellow;
Been registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable); and
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities
Lecturing specific units of specialization in accordance with the curriculum;
Preparing students progress reports;
Carrying out research work in relevant field or specialization;
Conducting seminars/workshops or symposia;
Coordinating of courses, projects and practical work;
Preparing teaching/learning materials;
Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
Developing proposals to attract research grants;
Writing journal articles and books;
Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
Peer-reviewing of publications in academic journals;
Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula; )
Supervising Lecturers, Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows, and students;
Developing linkages and collaborations for student exchange programs; and
Undertaking consultancy services and community engagement.

Method of Application
The applicants MUST:
Be employees of Kibabii University on Permanent and Pensionable Terms for Administrative staff;
Be employees of Kibabii University either on Permanent & Pensionable terms or Contract Terms for Academic Staff;
Have served in their current grade for a minimum period of three (3) years; and
Apply for only one (1) grade above their current grade.
ONLY Kibabii University staff on permanent and pensionable terms and contract terms are required to apply for advertised positions. Each application shall be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
A letter of recommendation from the Chairperson/Head of Department on the applicant’s professional experience and character in general should be sent to the address below.
All applicants should be clearly marked with the referenced number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:-
Three (3) Hard Copies; and
Electronic scanned copies in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent to the following e-mail recruitment@kibu.ac.ke
Applications must be submitted on or before Friday 25th August, 2023 and be addressed to:
The Vice Chancellor, Kibabii University,
P.O. Box 1699 – 50200,
Bungoma
OR
Dropped at:-
Kibabii University — Main Campus
Administration Registry, Third Floor Room ADA 307