Senior Lecturer in Kiswahili at Koitaleel Samoei University College (KSUC)

REF: KSUC/AC/01 & 02 /07/2026

Grade: KSUC Grade 13

No. of Posts: Two (2)

Reports to: Director of School

Terms of Engagement: Permanent and pensionable

Basic Salary Scale: Ranges between Kshs. 154,739.00 to Kshs. 238,221.00

The Koitaleel Samoei University College (KSUC) was formed through a Legal Notice as a College of the University of Nairobi. In the mirror image of the mentoring university, KSUC will have 7 campuses, one in each sub-county of the Nandi County, and a Teaching Hospital. This position is responsible for offering academic leadership in their area of specialty.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• An earned PhD or equivalent from a recognized University;
• A minimum of three (3) years at Lecturer/Research Fellow level; OR; A minimum of six (6) years of Industry experience in relevant field;
• Registered with relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Must have supervised to completion: A minimum of one (1) PhD and one (1) Masters student OR: A minimum of three (3) Masters students;
• A minimum of 24 publication points from peer-reviewed journals with; A minimum of four (4) publications in refereed scholarly journals since last promotion OR; A minimum of two (2) publications in refereed scholarly journals and two (2) scholarly published teaching lecture modules or two (2) working occasional/discussion papers or since last promotion;
• Attracted research or development funds or educational resources as a lecturer/Senior research fellow (cumulative);
• Must show evidence of community service;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

• Undertaking teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Undertaking research and produce publications or other research outputs;
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research;
• Leading in curriculum development and review;
• Examination preparation, administration and assessment;
• Participating in administration and management of departmental programmes and activities;
• Developing learning materials including modules;
• Undertaking community outreach activities;
• Attracting research and development funds;
• Participating in the development and review of academic programmes;
• Guiding, mentoring and counselling students;
• Where appropriate provide leadership in the department or school;
• Attending and participating in research conferences and seminars.

Applicants must submit one (1) copy of application letter giving a detailed Curriculum Vitae showing their age, work experience, present post and salary attached, duly certified Academics and Professional documents, and other supporting documents.

Must submit an electronic scanned copy in PDF format (as a running pdf) to the email; recruitment@ksu.ac.ke

All applications should be clearly marked with the referenced number of the advertised position

Applicants should request three referees to write and send a confidential letter of recommendation directly to the undersigned.

Applications must be submitted on or before Tuesday, August 18, 2026 and be addressed to

THE PRINCIPAL

KOITALEEL SAMOEI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

P.O BOX 5-30307

MOSORIOT.

So as to be received by August 18, 2026 by 1700hrs.