Tutorial Fellow -Food Technology Job MMUST

University Jobs. Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology Jobs

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for teaching undergraduate students as well as undertaking research that influences theory and practice in a given field. This will be the entry grade for Masters’ degree holders into this cadre.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Lead and manage teams in conducting research individually or collaboratively.
• Disseminate research findings through publishing peer-reviewed outputs and national and international learned conferences.
• Supervise, advise, and mentor postgraduate students and their research.
• Write proposals for research and development funding.
• Significantly contribute to the development of academic policies.
• Lead and coordinate research activities in their subject areas.
• Develop collaborative links and research partnerships with other researchers and institutions within and outside the university.
• Participate in curriculum development and review.
• Guide and mentor early-stage researchers in their training, skills acquisition, and career development in their specialization.
• Examination preparation, administration, and management.
• Participate in administration and management of departmental programmes and activities.
• Undertake community outreach activities.
• Where appropriate, provide leadership in the department or school.
• Participate in the development and review of academic programmes.
• Attend and participate in research conferences and seminars.
• Perform any other related duty assigned from time to time.

Minimum Requirements:

• Evidence of or registration for PhD.
• An earned Master’s Degree and a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited and recognized University.
• At least eight (8) equivalent publication points from credible refereed journal articles.
• Be registered with relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• Evidence of Community Outreach/Engagement.
• Relevant knowledge, skills, and competencies.

Tenure of Service

• The position of Tutorial Fellow shall be on contract terms.

How to Apply

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts and any other relevant supporting documents. Only successful candidates shall be required to submit valid clearances from the following bodies;

1. Kenya Revenue Authority
2. Higher Education Loans Board
3. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
4. Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
5. Registered Credit Reference Bureau

• They should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees.
• Applicants should request their referees to submit their confidential reports as soft copy in PDF to the undersigned
• Only a soft copy in PDF running format should be sent to recruitmentmarch2026@mmust.ac.ke.
• Applications should be addressed to the undersigned to be received on or before 7th April, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
• Applicants with foreign earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by Commission for University Education (CUE).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 190-50100
KAKAMEGA