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
Company Overview
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Rongo University is a prestigious institution dedicated to delivering high-quality education through teaching, research, community service, and the development of innovative graduates. Established as Rongo University College, the university received its charter from 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;
- Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals, monographs, policy briefs, and at conferences;
- Creating innovations and inventions, including patent registration;
- Supervising and evaluating undergraduate and graduate projects, tutorials, practicals, and field attachments;
- Providing mentorship and career guidance to students and junior staff;
- Initiating and managing research projects;
- Collaborating with academic faculty on curriculum development and review;
- Partnering with industry and stakeholders for consultancy services in their areas of expertise;
- Establishing partnerships and networks through projects and sourcing funding for community initiatives;
- Offering professional and community services; 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 (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; 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, including copies of 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 encouraged 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 and innovative teaching methods in your application.
- Showcase any research contributions or publications in the field of Physical Education and Sports Science.
- Demonstrate your commitment to student engagement and success through examples of mentorship or extracurricular activities.
- Include any certifications or training in modern educational technologies and teaching methodologies.
- Network with current faculty or alumni to gain insights about the university’s culture and tailor your application accordingly.
