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: Art / Crafts / Languages, Education / Teaching
Company Overview
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Rongo University is a premier institution in the region, dedicated to delivering high-quality education through teaching, research, community service, and the cultivation 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 that informs knowledge, policy, and practice;
- Developing proposals to secure research funding;
- Disseminating research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals, monographs, policy briefs, conferences, and other creative platforms;
- Innovating and inventing, including registering patents;
- Supervising and examining undergraduate and graduate projects, tutorials, practicals, and field attachments;
- Providing mentorship and career counseling to students and junior staff;
- Initiating and executing research projects;
- Collaborating with academic faculty on curriculum development and review;
- Partnering with industry and other 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;
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- PhD or equivalent degree from a recognized institution in the relevant specialization;
OR,
- Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized university with a minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level or six (6) years in research or industry;
- Registration with a relevant professional body (where 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;
- Fulfillment of the requirements outlined in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Method of Application
Interested applicants are required to submit ten (10) copies of their applications, including application letters, updated Curriculum Vitae, all academic and professional qualifications (including transcripts), work experience, and other relevant certificates and testimonials. The reference number for 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. Applications should be submitted to be received no later than September 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
How to Stand Out for This Job
- Highlight your teaching philosophy and innovative methods in your application to showcase your unique approach to literature education.
- Include examples of your research contributions or publications related to literature, demonstrating your expertise and commitment to the field.
- Emphasize any interdisciplinary projects or collaborations that bridge literature with other fields, showing your versatility and creativity.
- Provide evidence of your engagement with the academic community, such as conference presentations, workshops, or mentorship roles.
- Tailor your application to reflect Rongo University’s values and mission, aligning your experiences with their goals in education and community involvement.
