Tharaka University Careers

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/48/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

• Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
• Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
• Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
• Development of teaching and learning materials.
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
• Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
• Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
• Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

• Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
• Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
• Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
• Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 - Ref: TUN/AD/34/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

• This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

• Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
• Pursuing higher degrees.
• Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
• Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
• Developing teaching and learning materials.
• Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
• Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
• Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
• Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

• Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
• Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 - Ref: TUN/AD/32/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

• This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

• Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
• Pursuing higher degrees.
• Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
• Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
• Developing teaching and learning materials.
• Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
• Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
• Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
• Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

• Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
• Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 - Ref: TUN/AD/31/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

• This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

• Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
• Pursuing higher degrees.
• Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
• Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
• Developing teaching and learning materials.
• Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
• Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
• Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
• Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

• Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
• Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/51/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

• Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
• Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
• Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
• Development of teaching and learning materials.
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
• Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
• Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
• Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

• Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
• Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
• Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
• Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

LECTURER GRADE 12 Ref: TUN/AD/50/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

This is the basic entry point to the University teaching and/or research career. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:

• Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
• Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department, and the Faculty.
• Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
• Development of teaching and learning materials.
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities. Developing research proposals for funding. Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., in relevant fields.
• Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
• Participating in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
• Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University Officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate:

• Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
• Must have a Master’s degree from a recognized academic institution.
• Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the University level after obtaining a Master’s degree.
• Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Must have at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or 2 (two) book chapters in relevant areas.

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 - Ref: TUN/AD/53/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

• This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

• Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
• Pursuing higher degrees.
• Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
• Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
• Developing teaching and learning materials.
• Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
• Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
• Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
• Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

• Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
• Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 - Ref: TUN/AD/56/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

• This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

• Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
• Pursuing higher degrees.
• Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
• Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
• Developing teaching and learning materials.
• Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
• Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
• Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
• Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

• Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
• Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies

ASSISTANT LECTURER GRADE 11 - Ref: TUN/AD/54/09/24

Responsible to: Chairperson of Department

• This is a training grade with potential for employment with Tharaka University. Candidates who meet the required qualifications in their areas of specialization may apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Assistant Lecturer/Junior Research Fellow are as follows:

• Teaching, evaluating, and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Setting, administering, and marking examinations (here and elsewhere)
• Pursuing higher degrees.
• Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department.
• Initiating, planning, and conducting research.
• Developing teaching and learning materials.
• Participating in the preparation of Department and Faculty development plans.
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
• Participating in administrative, academic, and consultancy activities in the Department and other Organizations.
• Participating in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
• Participating in Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the Chief University officers, Dean of Faculty, or Chair of Department as deemed necessary by such officers.

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, one must;

• Have a Masters from a recognized academic institution.
• Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Should also demonstrate potential for University teaching and/or research by registering for PhD studies