Join Mount Kenya University – Exciting Academic and Administrative Career Opportunities
Application Deadlines: 16 – 20 May 2025
Mount Kenya University (MKU), one of East and Central Africa’s leading private universities, invites passionate, competent, and visionary professionals to join our dynamic academic and administrative teams. We are dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and community outreach. With a strong presence in higher education and a firm commitment to quality assurance and academic integrity, MKU provides an ideal environment for professional growth and impactful service.
We are currently hiring for various positions across our Thika and Nakuru campuses. If you’re ready to make a difference in academia and institutional leadership, review the following job openings and apply before the respective deadlines.
1. Tutorial Fellows – School of Public Health (Two Positions)
Location: Thika Campus
School/Faculty: School of Public Health
Deadline: Saturday, 17 May 2025
Job Description:
- Deliver lectures and tutorials in assigned public health courses.
- Support curriculum development and instructional design initiatives.
- Engage in scholarly research, publications, and conferences.
- Mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students in academic and research matters.
- Contribute to departmental planning and the implementation of public health outreach programs.
2. Tutorial Fellow – School of Computing & Informatics (One Position)
Location: Thika Campus
School/Faculty: School of Computing and Informatics
Deadline: Saturday, 17 May 2025
Job Description:
- Teach undergraduate courses in areas such as software engineering, information systems, or programming.
- Participate in curriculum review and update processes.
- Guide students in practical labs, projects, and research work.
- Promote innovation through applied computing research and academic partnerships.
- Contribute to academic quality and excellence in the department.
3. Deputy Director, Admissions and Registration – Thika Campus
Location: Thika Campus
School/Faculty: Registrar’s Office
Deadline: Friday, 16 May 2025
Job Description:
- Oversee the coordination and execution of student admissions, enrolment, and registration processes.
- Supervise the admissions team and ensure compliance with university policies and timelines.
- Maintain accurate and secure academic records and enrollment data.
- Collaborate with faculties and departments to improve student onboarding and retention processes.
- Ensure seamless integration between academic programs and registration protocols.
- Implement continuous improvement strategies in service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
4. Director, Quality Assurance (One Position)
Location: Thika Campus
School/Faculty: Directorate of Quality Assurance and Linkages
Deadline: Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Job Description:
- Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality assurance frameworks, systems, and procedures across all university departments.
- Conduct regular academic and administrative audits in line with university standards and regulatory bodies.
- Guide academic departments in maintaining and enhancing teaching and research quality.
- Oversee performance appraisals, self-assessment reporting, and institutional reviews.
- Drive internal training on quality practices, performance indicators, and compliance requirements.
- Foster linkages with accreditation bodies and national quality assurance authorities.
5. Full-Time Trainer – Business and Social Sciences (One Position)
Location: Nakuru Centre
School/Faculty: Central Administration
Deadline: Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Job Description:
- Teach and facilitate sessions in disciplines under Business and Social Sciences.
- Prepare teaching plans, learning materials, and assessment tools.
- Conduct student evaluations, give feedback, and maintain academic records.
- Support students in project work and field assignments.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance interdisciplinary learning and training methods.
- Participate in academic development workshops, seminars, and institutional outreach.
