Lecturer Kiswahili

Kenya Highlands University (formerly Kenya Highlands Evangelical University) is a fully-fledged (Chartered) institution of higher learning sponsored by Africa Gospel Church. While the main campus is located in Kericho County, Kericho Town, the University provides higher education that integrates Faith with scholarship, with a promise of fostering a transformed society.

This role involves providing high-quality instruction, research, and academic service within the university setting, specializing in the field of Kiswahili. The Lecturer is expected to contribute significantly to scholarly output, student mentorship, and overall university life.

Requirements for Appointment

To be eligible for appointment, the candidate must have the following:

• Education and Qualifications:
  • Earned PhD degree or its equivalent in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University.
  • Have a Master’s and Bachelor's degree in the relevant area/field from a recognized academic institution.
• Experience:
  • Have cumulative of 3 years of teaching/training and research experience at University level since becoming Lecturer.
• Research and Publications:
  • Have Research Output Points comprising at least twenty-four (24) points from refereed scholarly journals.
  • Six (6) points from postgraduate students’ supervision.
  • Two (2) points from publications in conference proceedings since appointment to the position of Lecturer.
• Supervision:
  • Supervised to completion at least three (3) Postgraduate students as a lecturer or equivalent.
• Academic Contribution:
  • Have attended and contributed at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.
  • Show evidence of continued research and evaluated effective teaching & success in student supervision.
  • Show evidence of contribution to University life through active participation in departmental matters, students’ academic advising, School and University meetings, committee membership and other related activities.
• Professional Standing:
  • Be recognized and registered by relevant regulatory bodies where applicable.
  • Must show evidence of membership/affiliation of a relevant professional body where applicable.
  • Show evidence of having developed proposals that have attracted funding.