Senior Lecturer – Educational Communication Job Machakos University Machakos, Kenya

Job Title: Senior Lecturer – Educational Communication Technology
Date Posted: 31/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Middle
Employer: Machakos University
Industry: University
Salary: Open
Location: Machakos
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 19/08/2026
Summary: University Jobs. Machakos University Jobs. Looking for a teaching job in Kenya? Machakos University is hiring a Lecturer to supervise student research, develop course content and support learning and research activities. The role is based in Machakos and experience in university teaching, research, curriculum development, and student mentorship is required.

Ref. MksU/SL/01/26 (2 Posts) Permanent

 For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

  • Must have an earned PhD degree or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized University/Institution.
  • Must have three (3) years teaching experience as a Lecturer/Research Fellow (Grade 12) or its equivalent.
  • Must have a minimum of thirty two (32) research and publication points of which at least twenty four (24) should be in refereed journals since appointment as Lecturer/Research Fellow.
  • Should have supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion or one postgraduate supervision and attracted Kenya Shillings three (3) million external research funds since appointment as Lecturer/Research Fellow.
  • Should have evidence of membership and in good standing of professional societies/boards (where applicable).
  • Must have attended and contributed at academic conferences, seminars or workshops.

OR

  • Must have a Master’s degree or its equivalent (in special disciplines) from a recognized University with nine (9) years’ experience, three (3) of which as a Lecturer/Research Fellow (Grade 12).
  • Must have a minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points of which at least twenty-four (24) should be in refereed journals since appointment as Lecturer/Research Fellow.
  • Should have supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion or one postgraduate supervision and attracted Kenya Shillings three (3) million external research funds since appointment as Lecturer/Research Fellow.
  • Should have evidence of membership and in good standing of professional I societies/boards (where applicable).
  • Must have attended and contributed at academic conferences, seminars or workshops.

Applicants must:
Submit three (3) hard copies and one soft copy of the following documents:

  • Application letter
  • A duly filled and signed Job Application Form (available on the University website)
  • Academic certificates and testimonials
  • An updated Curriculum Vitae detailing academic and professional qualifications, work experience, current salary, publications.

These should be addressed and sent to:

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Planning and Finance
Machakos University
P.O. Box 136–90100
Machakos

Update your individual Google Scholar account to include all your publications (where applicable).

Show evidence of membership to professional bodies (where applicable).

Submit one (1) soft copy of the complete application as a single merged PDF document via email to dvcapf@mksu.ac.ke, with a copy to hr@mksu.ac.ke,

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