Part-Time Adjunct Faculty - Institute of Security Studies, Justice and Ethics
Thika
Posted 12 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 Institute of Security Studies, Justice and Ethics is seeking to recruit qualified and experienced individuals to serve as Part-Time Adjunct Faculty. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality learning experiences, conducting research, and providing student mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Curriculum Delivery: Deliver high-quality learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students through the preparation of teaching materials, class activities, and actual delivery of the curriculum. Adhere to all teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
Assessment: Administer Continuous Assessments Tests (CATs), set, moderate, and mark examinations. Ensure timely student assessment and achievement reporting.
Research and Supervision: Guide students at undergraduate and graduate levels in identifying research topics, concept development, proposal development, and supervision. Identify sources of funding through grant writing and engage in publishing papers.
Professional Development: Keep abreast of developments within the academic discipline or professional practice to shape curriculum content, design, and delivery.
Academic Collaboration: Collaborate with other researchers internally, nationally, and internationally to establish research linkages and contribute to the school’s research objectives.
Administrative Duties: Update accurate student records (registers, reports) in the Academic Management System and perform administrative duties when called upon, such as committee membership or program leadership.
Requirements and Experience
To qualify for appointment, a candidate must meet either of the following criteria:
Option 1:
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 Industry will be an added advantage.
Registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable).
Option 2:
A Master’s degree qualification in the relevant area of specialization from a recognized/accredited university.
Registered for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree qualification.
At least three (3) years of teaching and research experience at a university.
Relevant work experience in Industry will be an added advantage.
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. You can also access the application via this link.
