Posted: Sep 17, 2025 Deadline: Sep 24, 2025
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: MBA, MSc, MA, PhD, Fellowship
- Experience: 3 – 6 years
- Location: Nairobi
- Job Field: Education / Teaching, Science
Company Overview
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Rongo University is a premier institution dedicated to delivering high-quality education through teaching, research, community service, and the development of innovative graduates. Established as Rongo University College, it was granted a Charter by H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, the President of the Republic of Kenya, on October 7, 2016.
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Teaching and assessing courses in their discipline at both undergraduate and graduate levels;
- Conducting research to enhance knowledge, inform policy, and improve practice;
- Developing proposals to secure research funding;
- Disseminating research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals, monographs, policy briefs, conferences, and other creative works;
- Innovating and developing inventions, including patent registration;
- Supervising and examining undergraduate and graduate projects, tutorials, practicals, and field attachment sessions;
- Providing mentorship and career counseling to students and junior staff;
- Initiating and executing research projects;
- Collaborating with faculty on curriculum development and review;
- Engaging with industry and stakeholders for consultancy services in their areas of expertise;
- Establishing partnerships and networks through projects and sourcing donors for community initiatives;
- Providing professional and community service; and
- Performing any other duties as assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- A PhD or equivalent degree from a recognized institution in the relevant specialization;
OR,
- A Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized university, with at least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level or six (6) years in research or industry;
- Registration with a relevant professional body (if applicable);
- Demonstrated capability in university teaching and research;
- Participation in conferences and similar academic forums;
- A minimum of six (6) publication points, with at least four (4) from refereed scholarly journals; and
- Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Method of Application
Interested applicants are required to submit ten (10) copies of their applications, which should include copies of the application letter, updated Curriculum Vitae, all academic and professional qualifications (including transcripts), work experience, and other relevant certificates and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for must be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope.
Applications should be addressed to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Administration, Finance & Planning,
P.O. Box 103-40404,
RONGO.
Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send reference letters to the above address in sealed envelopes. For further details and job requirements, please visit the
Rongo University website at www.rongovarsity.ac.ke/vacancies.
Rongo University is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, persons with disabilities, and those from marginalized communities. All applications must be submitted by September 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
How to Stand Out for This Job
- Highlight relevant teaching experience in your application, emphasizing innovative methods used in science education.
- Showcase any interdisciplinary projects or collaborations that demonstrate your ability to integrate biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
- Include specific examples of how you’ve engaged students in hands-on learning or research initiatives.
- Demonstrate your commitment to professional development by mentioning workshops, conferences, or additional certifications related to science education.
- Tailor your cover letter to reflect Rongo University’s values and mission, illustrating how your vision aligns with theirs.
