Senior Lecturer in Plant Pathology Job Pwani University Kilifi, Kenya

REF: PU/ADV/01/08/2026
REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION OF SENIOR LECTURER IN PLANT PATHOLOGY GRADE 13

• This is a senior position in the University teaching or research career. The appointee shall be expected to provide academic/research leadership to members in lower academic/research grades. Appointment is either on Permanent and Pensionable terms or on a three (3) year renewable performance-based contract, depending on age, citizenship, or any other reason.

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• An earned PHD in Applied Biology (Nematology), Masters in Nematology and Bsc in Horticulture from accredited and recognized University

Experience

Applicants Must:

• Have a minimum of three (3) years work experience as Lecturer at University.
• Have supervised since appointment as Lecturer, at least three (3) post-graduate students to completion.
• Have attended and contributed at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
• Have evidence of continued research and/or effective teaching
• Applicants should have evidence of contribution to university/research institution through activities such as participation in departmental management, students’ academic/research advising, school or university/institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters
• Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)

Skills
Applicants should demonstrate

• Leadership and coordination at institutional, departmental, school and community
• Teaching and/or research and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students
• Proposal, report and research paper writing

How to Apply

Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependents, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances as determined by SRC.

Interested applicants should submit four (4) copies of their application accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, publications, awards/scholarships/funding, membership to professional associations and linkages) and copies of certificates. Applicants should also provide names and contact addresses of three referees who are knowledgeable of the competence of the applicant

Applications and letters of recommendation from referees should be addressed to:

The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi