Part-Time Adjunct Faculty - Department of Public Law
Thika
Posted 11 February, 2026
Deadline 20 February, 2026
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EducationPart-TimeMid-level(3-5 yrs)
Job Description
Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. The university is seeking to recruit qualified and experienced individuals to serve as Part-Time Adjunct Faculty within the Department of Public Law.
Role Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students, keeping abreast of developments within the Public Law academic discipline, and contributing to the university's research objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Curriculum Delivery: Deliver high-quality learning experiences through the preparation of teaching materials, class methodology, and actual delivery of the curriculum.
Teaching Adherence: Adhere to all teaching requirements as specified in the curriculum.
Assessment and Marking: Administer Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) and ensure timely student assessment through the preparation, moderation, administration, and marking of examinations.
Research and Supervision: Guide students at undergraduate and graduate levels in identifying research topics, concept development, proposal development, and supervision.
Scholarly Activity: Engage in publishing papers and attend/participate in workshops, conferences, and professional seminars.
Grant Writing: Identify sources of funding through grant writing to advance the school's research portfolio.
Academic Records: Ensure accurate student records, including registers, reports, and assessments, are updated in the Academic Management System.
Collaboration: Work with other researchers internally and internationally to establish research linkages.
Administrative Duties: Perform administrative tasks as required, including leadership of academic programs or participation in various committees.
Requirements
To qualify for appointment, a candidate must meet one of the following criteria sets:
Option A:
An earned PhD degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited university.
At least three (3) years of teaching and research experience in a university.
Relevant work experience in the industry will be an added advantage.
Must be registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable).
Option B:
A Master’s degree qualification in the relevant area of specialization from a recognized/accredited university.
At least three (3) years of teaching and research experience at a university.
Must be actively registered for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree qualification.
Relevant work experience in the industry will be an added advantage.
Must be registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Mount Kenya University recruitment portal at recruitment.mku.ac.ke.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Mount Kenya University recruitment portal at https://recruitment.mku.ac.ke. Follow the instructions on the portal to submit your application by the deadline of February 20, 2026.
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