Senior Lecturer Grade 5a (Formerly Grade 13a) - Criminology and Social Justice at South Eastern Kenya University

South Eastern Kenya University

  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
  • Apply easily
SALARY SCALE
  • Basic salary: KES. 154,739.00 p.m- KES 283,221.00 p.m
  • House allowance: KES. 58, 972.00 p.m
  • Commuter allowance: KES.13,000.00 p.m.
  • Leave Allowance: As provided by the University
  • Medical Cover: As provided by the University
Terms of Employment
  • The successful candidates will be engaged on Permanent and Pensionable terms
Job SpecificationsThe key duties and responsibilities entail:
  • Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
  • Coordinating course projects and practical work;
  • Preparing teaching/learning materials;
  • Setting, invigilating and marking examinations/assignments;
  • Carrying out research work in relevant field or specialization;
  • Preparing students progress reports;
  • Developing proposals for research funding;
  • Writing journal articles and books;
  • Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
  • Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula; and
  • Supervising Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students.
  • Undertake consultancies with local and international organizations within areas of expertise to enhance the image of the University;
  • Establish collaborative linkages and networks through communication, collaboration and participation for resource mobilization for the University;
  • Present research findings and innovations to international conferences in order to increase the visibility of the University and to influence international policy environment for improvement of life;
  • Engage with local and international stakeholders to establish linkages and networks in order to work together for the betterment of communities in various ways such as research and innovations;
  • Execute budgets for student field trips for academic exposure and the application of theory;
  • Control and manage research budgets to ensure accountability of allocated funds.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, one must:
  • An earned PhD in Criminology and Social Justice or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
  • At least three (3) years teaching experience at the University level as a Lecturer SEKU Grade 6 or six (6) years 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 SEKU Grade 6 or equivalent.
  • Have attracted research or development funds as a Lecturer SEKU Grade 6 or its equivalent.
  • In-depth professional/discipline specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge of a number of fields.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.
Method of ApplicationAll applications should be clearly marked with the reference number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:Interested applicants should send THREE (3) HARD COPIES of application letter, Curriculum Vitae (giving details of educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address), Academic & Professional certificates and other relevant testimonials to the address below, quoting clearly the relevant reference number on the envelope.
Those who had applied earlier for the re-advertised positions need not re-apply.The Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Corporate Services
South Eastern Kenya University
P.O. BOX 170-90200,
KITUI.A MANDATORY electronically scanned copy of the application in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent to recruitment04@seku.ac.ke latest by Tuesday, 8th July, 2025. INDICATE THE JOB APPLIED FOR AND REF: ON THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL.
All applications should be sent to the above address latest by Friday, 5th September, 2025.
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