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 largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as 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 Resource 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 so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the position of a Senior Lecturer (Cosmetic Technology) in the School of Pharmacy.

Qualification

Must have:

• PhD degree in Cosmetic Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Academic Institution.
• At least three (3) years of teaching/research experience at the university level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow;

OR

• A Master’s degree qualification Cosmetic Technology or an equivalent qualification from recognized/accredited university (for special cases outlined on MKU teaching staff appointments and promotions guidelines, 2020);
• At least 7 years teaching experience at a university, 4 of which should be as a Lecturer.
• Accumulated at least 32 equivalent publication points as a Lecturer/Research Fellow of which 24 should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion and attracted research funds as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
• Be registered by the relevant Professional Body.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Dean, School of Pharmacy

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach in a specialized and established programme of study to impart knowledge and skills to students by employing a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students for effective learning.
• Develop and review curriculum in line with the current market trends in order to guide in teaching and learning.
• Interpret curriculum in a bid to synthesize the content and disseminate the same to the learners.
• Prepare course outline to guide in the effective delivery and coverage of the syllabus.
• Develop learning content to ensure adequate coverage of the course outline.
• Set, moderate, invigilate, administer examinations to test the understanding of course content and give progressive report to the Department.
• Supervise postgraduate projects, dissertations/theses at graduate level and other experiential learning programmes.
• Attend defense meetings for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Participate in conferences, professional bodies events and prepare publications in order to disseminate knowledge generated through research.
• Initiate, promote and participate in research in order to generate new knowledge.
• Establish linkages and networks through collaboration with University and industry stakeholders at local and international levels so as to enhance exchange of ideas and expertise.
• Facilitate field studies for the students to enable them acquire hands on experience.
• Invigilate and assess students during attachments/trips/internships so as to equip them with the technical knowhow for future careers.
• Monitor class attendance sheets to ensure that students sitting for the examinations meet the required lecture attendance before they can sit for their examinations.
• Prepare list of items required to be procured with their specification for use during teaching, practicals and research.
• Present examination results to the Departmental board of examiners.
• Be an academic adviser and mentor to students and staff.
• Develop fundable research proposals to attract funding, solve societal problems and expand knowledge through academic publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

Interested candidates to apply through the Mount Kenya online Recruitment Portal http://recruitment.mku.ac.ke on or before 9^th November, 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.
• Only those who meet the requirements will be considered.
• Mount Kenya University is an equal opportunity employer.
• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The University does not charge any fee for the whole recruitment and selection exercise.

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