The Open University of Kenya Careers

The Duties And Responsibilities Shall Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Develop research proposals to secure grants for graduate students and staff development, enhancing existing knowledge;
• Conduct research and disseminate results through various channels for community and institutional benefit;
• Publish books and articles for teaching, reference, and further research;
• Review research and academic journals to support effective teaching and learning, fulfilling the University Mandate;
• Prepare and revise curricula to meet evolving needs and market demands;
• Create course descriptions, outlines, and teaching aids for effective delivery;
• Supervise and mentor scholars and postgraduate students to ensure quality curriculum delivery and research output;
• Transfer knowledge, including practical skills, for long-term benefit;
• Encourage critical thinking and rational discourse among students;
• Assess work and examinations, providing constructive feedback to students;
• Promote equal opportunities and address staff and student needs in teaching content and delivery;
• Establish collaborations and exchanges with local and international organizations and universities;
• Present papers and research findings at conferences to enhance the University’s reputation;
• Provide expertise in local and international committees for informed decision-making;
• Guide staff in report and publication preparation at various levels within the University;
• Develop strategic policies and procedures to enhance training and learning effectiveness, aligning with the University’s mandate;
• Chair committees and contribute to institutional decision-making and governance;
• Cultivate internal and external networks to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing;
• Promote departmental work nationally and internationally;
• Exercise academic leadership in teaching, research, and program development.

For appointment to this Grade, one MUST have:

• An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience as an Associate Professor or equivalent and research experience;
• A minimum of sixty (60) equivalent publication points since attaining Associate Professorship or equivalent, of which at least forty (40) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised a minimum of five (5) postgraduate students to completion, including at least two (2) at doctoral level;
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Attracted research or development funds as an Associate Professor or equivalent.
• Proficiency in ICT.

The Duties And Responsibilities Shall Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Develop research proposals to secure grants for graduate students and staff development, enhancing existing knowledge;
• Conduct research and disseminate results through various channels for community and institutional benefit;
• Publish books and articles for teaching, reference, and further research;
• Review research and academic journals to support effective teaching and learning, fulfilling the University Mandate;
• Prepare and revise curricula to meet evolving needs and market demands;
• Create course descriptions, outlines, and teaching aids for effective delivery;
• Supervise and mentor scholars and postgraduate students to ensure quality curriculum delivery and research output;
• Transfer knowledge, including practical skills, for long-term benefit;
• Encourage critical thinking and rational discourse among students;
• Assess work and examinations, providing constructive feedback to students;
• Promote equal opportunities and address staff and student needs in teaching content and delivery;
• Establish collaborations and exchanges with local and international organizations and universities;
• Present papers and research findings at conferences to enhance the University’s reputation;
• Provide expertise in local and international committees for informed decision-making;
• Guide staff in report and publication preparation at various levels within the University;
• Develop strategic policies and procedures to enhance training and learning effectiveness, aligning with the University’s mandate;
• Chair committees and contribute to institutional decision-making and governance;
• Cultivate internal and external networks to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing;
• Promote departmental work nationally and internationally;
• Exercise academic leadership in teaching, research, and program development.

For appointment to this Grade, one MUST have:

• An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience as an Associate Professor or equivalent and research experience;
• A minimum of sixty (60) equivalent publication points since attaining Associate Professorship or equivalent, of which at least forty (40) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised a minimum of five (5) postgraduate students to completion, including at least two (2) at doctoral level;
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Attracted research or development funds as an Associate Professor or equivalent.
• Proficiency in ICT.

The Duties And Responsibilities Shall Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Teach, guide, supervise, research, and publish;
• Write proposals for student and staff development funding;
• Conduct research and disseminate findings widely;
• Review articles to maintain teaching quality;
• Refine curricula to meet market demands;
• Develop materials for optimal learning;
• Supervise scholars for quality education;
• Foster industry and university collaborations;
• Establish community knowledge links;
• Contribute expertise to committees;
• Develop policies for training efficiency;
• Serve as an external examiner;
• Assess student practical applications;
• Provide tutoring and mentorship to students;
• Lead program development for excellence.

For Appointment To This Grade, One MUST Have: 

• An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent and research experience;
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent of at least thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised a minimum of four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including at least one (1) doctoral student;
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow;
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Have attracted research or development funds or educational resources as a Senior Lecturer or its equivalent.

The Duties And Responsibilities Shall Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Teach, guide, supervise, research, and publish;
• Write proposals for student and staff development funding;
• Conduct research and disseminate findings widely;
• Review articles to maintain teaching quality;
• Refine curricula to meet market demands;
• Develop materials for optimal learning;
• Supervise scholars for quality education;
• Foster industry and university collaborations;
• Establish community knowledge links;
• Contribute expertise to committees;
• Develop policies for training efficiency;
• Serve as an external examiner;
• Assess student practical applications;
• Provide tutoring and mentorship to students;
• Lead program development for excellence.

For Appointment To This Grade, One MUST Have: 

• An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent and research experience;
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent of at least thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised a minimum of four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including at least one (1) doctoral student;
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow;
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Have attracted research or development funds or educational resources as a Senior Lecturer or its equivalent.

The Duties And Responsibilities Shall Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Teach, guide, supervise, research, and publish;
• Write proposals for student and staff development funding;
• Conduct research and disseminate findings widely;
• Review articles to maintain teaching quality;
• Refine curricula to meet market demands;
• Develop materials for optimal learning;
• Supervise scholars for quality education;
• Foster industry and university collaborations;
• Establish community knowledge links;
• Contribute expertise to committees;
• Develop policies for training efficiency;
• Serve as an external examiner;
• Assess student practical applications;
• Provide tutoring and mentorship to students;
• Lead program development for excellence.

For Appointment To This Grade, One MUST Have: 

• An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent and research experience;
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent of at least thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised a minimum of four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including at least one (1) doctoral student;
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow;
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Have attracted research or development funds or educational resources as a Senior Lecturer or its equivalent.

The Duties And Responsibilities Shall Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Teach, guide, supervise, research, and publish;
• Write proposals for student and staff development funding;
• Conduct research and disseminate findings widely;
• Review articles to maintain teaching quality;
• Refine curricula to meet market demands;
• Develop materials for optimal learning;
• Supervise scholars for quality education;
• Foster industry and university collaborations;
• Establish community knowledge links;
• Contribute expertise to committees;
• Develop policies for training efficiency;
• Serve as an external examiner;
• Assess student practical applications;
• Provide tutoring and mentorship to students;
• Lead program development for excellence.

For Appointment To This Grade, One MUST Have: 

• An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent and research experience;
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent of at least thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised a minimum of four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including at least one (1) doctoral student;
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow;
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Have attracted research or development funds or educational resources as a Senior Lecturer or its equivalent.

Duties and Responsibilities 

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Engage in research, publication, teaching, and student supervision to fulfill university objectives.
• Develop grant-worthy research proposals for internal and external funding.
• Collaborate with local, regional, and international partners to address societal issues.
• Disseminate research findings through journal publications for public knowledge sharing.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate students to ensure high-quality research output.
• Review research proposals to enhance their grant attractiveness.
• Serve as an external examiner to promote academic exchange and excellence.
• Provide consultancy services to address community challenges and contribute to societal development.
• Acquire patents for innovations to protect intellectual property rights.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance course delivery quality and monitoring.
• Develop adaptable teaching models to ensure effective and continuous learning.
• Assess student progress through course evaluations and examinations.
• Identify and procure relevant learning resources to enhance teaching quality.
• Develop practical modules aligned with the curriculum for hands-on learning.
• Initiate community development projects and establish funding linkages for university projects.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited university recognized by OUK Senate.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience as a Lecturer or equivalent; and research experience or six (6) years in research/ industry experience.
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Attracted research or development funds.
• In-depth professional/discipline specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge of several fields.

Duties and Responsibilities 

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Engage in research, publication, teaching, and student supervision to fulfill university objectives.
• Develop grant-worthy research proposals for internal and external funding.
• Collaborate with local, regional, and international partners to address societal issues.
• Disseminate research findings through journal publications for public knowledge sharing.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate students to ensure high-quality research output.
• Review research proposals to enhance their grant attractiveness.
• Serve as an external examiner to promote academic exchange and excellence.
• Provide consultancy services to address community challenges and contribute to societal development.
• Acquire patents for innovations to protect intellectual property rights.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance course delivery quality and monitoring.
• Develop adaptable teaching models to ensure effective and continuous learning.
• Assess student progress through course evaluations and examinations.
• Identify and procure relevant learning resources to enhance teaching quality.
• Develop practical modules aligned with the curriculum for hands-on learning.
• Initiate community development projects and establish funding linkages for university projects.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited university recognized by OUK Senate.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience as a Lecturer or equivalent; and research experience or six (6) years in research/ industry experience.
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Attracted research or development funds.
• In-depth professional/discipline specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge of several fields.

Duties and Responsibilities 

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Engage in research, publication, teaching, and student supervision to fulfill university objectives.
• Develop grant-worthy research proposals for internal and external funding.
• Collaborate with local, regional, and international partners to address societal issues.
• Disseminate research findings through journal publications for public knowledge sharing.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate students to ensure high-quality research output.
• Review research proposals to enhance their grant attractiveness.
• Serve as an external examiner to promote academic exchange and excellence.
• Provide consultancy services to address community challenges and contribute to societal development.
• Acquire patents for innovations to protect intellectual property rights.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance course delivery quality and monitoring.
• Develop adaptable teaching models to ensure effective and continuous learning.
• Assess student progress through course evaluations and examinations.
• Identify and procure relevant learning resources to enhance teaching quality.
• Develop practical modules aligned with the curriculum for hands-on learning.
• Initiate community development projects and establish funding linkages for university projects.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited university recognized by OUK Senate.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience as a Lecturer or equivalent; and research experience or six (6) years in research/ industry experience.
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Attracted research or development funds.
• In-depth professional/discipline specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge of several fields.

Duties and Responsibilities 

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Engage in research, publication, teaching, and student supervision to fulfill university objectives.
• Develop grant-worthy research proposals for internal and external funding.
• Collaborate with local, regional, and international partners to address societal issues.
• Disseminate research findings through journal publications for public knowledge sharing.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate students to ensure high-quality research output.
• Review research proposals to enhance their grant attractiveness.
• Serve as an external examiner to promote academic exchange and excellence.
• Provide consultancy services to address community challenges and contribute to societal development.
• Acquire patents for innovations to protect intellectual property rights.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance course delivery quality and monitoring.
• Develop adaptable teaching models to ensure effective and continuous learning.
• Assess student progress through course evaluations and examinations.
• Identify and procure relevant learning resources to enhance teaching quality.
• Develop practical modules aligned with the curriculum for hands-on learning.
• Initiate community development projects and establish funding linkages for university projects.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited university recognized by OUK Senate.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience as a Lecturer or equivalent; and research experience or six (6) years in research/ industry experience.
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Attracted research or development funds.
• In-depth professional/discipline specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge of several fields.

Duties and Responsibilities 

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Engage in research, publication, teaching, and student supervision to fulfill university objectives.
• Develop grant-worthy research proposals for internal and external funding.
• Collaborate with local, regional, and international partners to address societal issues.
• Disseminate research findings through journal publications for public knowledge sharing.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate students to ensure high-quality research output.
• Review research proposals to enhance their grant attractiveness.
• Serve as an external examiner to promote academic exchange and excellence.
• Provide consultancy services to address community challenges and contribute to societal development.
• Acquire patents for innovations to protect intellectual property rights.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance course delivery quality and monitoring.
• Develop adaptable teaching models to ensure effective and continuous learning.
• Assess student progress through course evaluations and examinations.
• Identify and procure relevant learning resources to enhance teaching quality.
• Develop practical modules aligned with the curriculum for hands-on learning.
• Initiate community development projects and establish funding linkages for university projects.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited university recognized by OUK Senate.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience as a Lecturer or equivalent; and research experience or six (6) years in research/ industry experience.
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Attracted research or development funds.
• In-depth professional/discipline specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge of several fields.

Duties and Responsibilities 

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Engage in research, publication, teaching, and student supervision to fulfill university objectives.
• Develop grant-worthy research proposals for internal and external funding.
• Collaborate with local, regional, and international partners to address societal issues.
• Disseminate research findings through journal publications for public knowledge sharing.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate students to ensure high-quality research output.
• Review research proposals to enhance their grant attractiveness.
• Serve as an external examiner to promote academic exchange and excellence.
• Provide consultancy services to address community challenges and contribute to societal development.
• Acquire patents for innovations to protect intellectual property rights.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance course delivery quality and monitoring.
• Develop adaptable teaching models to ensure effective and continuous learning.
• Assess student progress through course evaluations and examinations.
• Identify and procure relevant learning resources to enhance teaching quality.
• Develop practical modules aligned with the curriculum for hands-on learning.
• Initiate community development projects and establish funding linkages for university projects.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited university recognized by OUK Senate.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience as a Lecturer or equivalent; and research experience or six (6) years in research/ industry experience.
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Attracted research or development funds.
• In-depth professional/discipline specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge of several fields.

Duties and Responsibilities 

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Engage in research, publication, teaching, and student supervision to fulfill university objectives.
• Develop grant-worthy research proposals for internal and external funding.
• Collaborate with local, regional, and international partners to address societal issues.
• Disseminate research findings through journal publications for public knowledge sharing.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate students to ensure high-quality research output.
• Review research proposals to enhance their grant attractiveness.
• Serve as an external examiner to promote academic exchange and excellence.
• Provide consultancy services to address community challenges and contribute to societal development.
• Acquire patents for innovations to protect intellectual property rights.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance course delivery quality and monitoring.
• Develop adaptable teaching models to ensure effective and continuous learning.
• Assess student progress through course evaluations and examinations.
• Identify and procure relevant learning resources to enhance teaching quality.
• Develop practical modules aligned with the curriculum for hands-on learning.
• Initiate community development projects and establish funding linkages for university projects.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited university recognized by OUK Senate.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience as a Lecturer or equivalent; and research experience or six (6) years in research/ industry experience.
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Attracted research or development funds.
• In-depth professional/discipline specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge of several fields.