Overview

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is well known for its dynamic, comprehensive, and thorough academic and vocational training system, as well as its linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland, and Uganda.

In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resources is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing, and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff to maintain the University's competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic, and experienced professionals with impeccable track records to fill the position of a LECTURER-INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION.

Qualification

• A PhD Degree in Education from a recognized academic institution.
• Master’s degree in Special Needs Education or Educational Psychology from a recognized academic institution.
• Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education) in Inclusive Education, Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD), Physical Handicaps and Other Health Impairments (PH), Visual Impairments (VI), or Hearing Impairments (HI).
• Three (3) years of teaching experience at the University Level.
• Registration by the relevant professional body.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to Dean, School of Education

Duties and responsibilities:

• Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
• Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
• Examination Setting, Administration & Marking.
• Deliver high-quality learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students through the preparation of teaching materials, the preparation of class methodology or activities, and the actual delivery of the curriculum in class.
• Keep abreast of developments within the academic discipline or professional practice of the Subject area, and share this knowledge to shape curriculum content, design, and delivery.
• Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials meet the defined learning objectives and that they are regularly reviewed for opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure timely student assessment through the preparation, moderation, administration and marking of examinations.
• Guide students at undergraduate and graduate level in identifying research topics, concept development, proposal development and supervision.
• Ensure that accurate student records, including registers, reports, student assessment and achievement are updated in the Academic Management System.
• Identify sources of funding through grant writing to advance research portfolio at the school.
• Engage in publishing papers as well as attending, participating, presenting papers in workshops, conferences and professional seminars.
• Collaborate with other researchers internally, nationally and internationally, for purposes of establishing research linkages and contribute to attainment of the school’s research objectives.
• Responsible for administrative duties when called for including at not limited to leadership of academic programmes, membership of different committees, or being part of the management of the school.

Requirements

Interested candidates to apply through the Mount Kenya online Recruitment Portal http://recruitment.mku.ac.ke on or before 19^th May, 2026.

NB: All applications MUST be through the MKU recruitment online portal.

Notes:

• Candidates who meet the requirements should apply through the recruitment portal, and indicate their salary expectations in their attached cover letter.
• Mount Kenya University is an equal opportunity employer.
• The University does not charge any fee for the whole recruitment and selection exercise.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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