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, ICT / Computer
Company Overview
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Rongo University is a premier institution dedicated to providing 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
As a faculty member at this level, your responsibilities will include:
- Teaching and assessing undergraduate and graduate courses in your area of expertise;
- Conducting research to advance knowledge, inform policy, and improve practice;
- Developing proposals to secure research funding;
- Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals, monographs, policy briefs, and presenting at conferences;
- Innovating and creating new inventions, including patent registration;
- Supervising and evaluating undergraduate and graduate projects, tutorials, practicals, and field attachments;
- Providing mentorship and career counseling to students and junior staff;
- Initiating and managing research projects;
- Collaborating with academic colleagues on curriculum development and review;
- Engaging with industry and stakeholders for consultancy services in your field;
- Establishing partnerships and networks for community projects and donor engagement;
- Offering professional and community service; and
- Performing any other duties as assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
To qualify for this position, candidates must possess:
- A PhD or equivalent degree from a recognized institution in a relevant specialization;
OR,
- A Master’s degree in a 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 (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 Chapter Six requirements of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Method of Application
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit ten (10) copies of their applications, which must include a cover letter, an updated Curriculum Vitae, all academic and professional qualifications (including transcripts), work experience, and any 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 that they 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 ICT or computer studies, emphasizing innovative teaching methods and technologies used.
- Showcase any research or publications in the field of technology education, particularly those that align with Rongo University’s mission.
- Demonstrate your commitment to student engagement by providing examples of how you have successfully supported diverse learning needs.
- Include any professional development courses or certifications related to technology in education to illustrate your ongoing commitment to growth.
- Network with current faculty or alumni to gain insights about the university’s culture and tailor your application to reflect their values and goals.
