Africa Nazarene University (ANU) is a fully chartered, non-profit, private Christian institution of higher learning, affiliated with the global Church of the Nazarene. As part of a global network of 21 higher education institutions sponsored by the Church, ANU offers a values-based academic environment that emphasizes not only academic excellence but also holistic development—spiritually, socially, culturally, and physically. The University is committed to producing graduates who are equipped with the competencies, values, and spiritual grounding to navigate the demands of the modern world.
To strengthen its academic and administrative operations, ANU is currently inviting applications from qualified and dedicated individuals for the following vacant positions:
1. Lecturer (Part-Time) – Environment & Natural Resource Management
Job Reference: ANU/ENRM/07/25
Africa Nazarene University invites applications for the position of Lecturer (Part-Time) in the Department of Environment and Natural Resource Management. This role is designed for professionals passionate about environmental studies and dedicated to academic excellence. The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum delivery, research, and student development within the department.
Academic Requirements:
Applicants must hold a PhD in any of the following disciplines:
- Remote Sensing and GIS, Geoinformatics, Land Use Planning, or Geospatial Science
- Geography
- Landscape Ecology, Restoration Ecology, or Terrestrial Ecology
- Botany or Agroecology
- Data Science
In addition to the academic qualifications, the applicant must have:
- At least three (3) years of teaching experience at university level as a lecturer or a minimum of five (5) years of research or industry experience with a demonstrated history of attracting research funding.
- A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points as a lecturer or equivalent, of which at least sixteen (16) must come from refereed scholarly journals.
General Expectations:
- Demonstrated teaching abilities backed by student evaluations and peer reviews.
- Experience in non-teaching university functions will be considered an advantage.
- Proficiency in online teaching and modern pedagogy is essential.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in the development, planning, and implementation of a high-quality and contemporary curriculum aligned with market and research trends.
- Contribute to periodic curriculum review and development of comprehensive course and lesson plans.
- Prepare teaching aids and instructional materials for both contact and online learning environments.
- Use a variety of teaching methods, including but not limited to, group work, laboratory sessions, fieldwork, and interactive digital tools to ensure dynamic content delivery and student engagement.
- Formulate assessment strategies to evaluate student learning effectively.
- Provide academic guidance and mentorship to undergraduate and postgraduate students, including supervision of research projects and internship placements.
- Engage in departmental research initiatives and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals or other scholarly platforms.
- Contribute to grant writing efforts and collaboration with external stakeholders for research and development opportunities.
- Advise students on academic progress, career pathways, and other relevant academic matters.
- Participate in conferences, seminars, workshops, and other scholarly or industry-related activities.
- Engage in departmental administrative responsibilities and support university field operations and community engagement programs.
Personal Attributes and Competencies:
- Alignment with the mission and vision of Africa Nazarene University
- Commitment to student-centered learning and mentoring
- Strong work ethic and professional integrity
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective organizational and planning abilities
- Advanced research and academic writing capabilities
2. Senior Assistant Librarian
Job Reference: ANU/LIB/07/25
The position of Senior Assistant Librarian is central to the effective operation of the university’s information resource center. The role supports critical library functions to ensure that students and faculty have timely and appropriate access to academic resources in both physical and digital formats.
Job Purpose:
To provide comprehensive support across the university’s library services—including acquisitions, processing, cataloguing, circulation, reference services, multimedia operations, and collection management—to facilitate access to knowledge and promote academic excellence.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform duties across various library service areas on a rotational basis, ensuring operational efficiency and user satisfaction in the following: a. Acquisition:
- Receive material requests from faculty and staff.
- Review publishers’ catalogues and select appropriate information resources.
- Work closely with academic departments and procurement to place orders, verify deliveries, accession new materials, and ensure compliance with procurement processes.
- Stamp, barcode, and prepare new acquisitions for cataloguing and circulation.
- Conduct descriptive and subject cataloguing in accordance with international bibliographic standards.
- Assign classification codes and update authority and bibliographic records.
- Label and dispatch materials for circulation after processing.
- Oversee the lending process: issuing, returning, renewing, and reserving materials.
- Enforce overdue penalties, update borrower records, clear users, and manage shelving activities.
- Conduct regular shelf reading to maintain accurate inventory organization.
- Provide user guidance in locating and utilizing information resources.
- Conduct detailed literature searches upon user request.
- Collaborate with the library systems team to deliver effective electronic access.
- Coordinate indexing and hyperlinking of multimedia and electronic materials.
- Manage audiovisual collections, print journals, and other periodicals to support varied learning styles.
- Undertake periodic inventory audits.
- Reconcile library holdings, weed outdated materials, and prepare damaged items for repair or replacement.
- Evaluate the condition of books and library equipment, initiating minor repairs or preparing items for professional binding services.
- Support user training activities and onboarding of knowledge ambassadors (library student aides).
- Provide first-level user support for library systems and escalate unresolved issues appropriately.
- Maintain accurate records of library operations and generate daily statistical reports.
- Operate reprographic services including scanning and photocopying for library users, as needed.
Academic and Professional Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science
- At least one (1) year of relevant experience in an academic or institutional library setting
Personal Attributes and Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal skills to foster good relations with students and staff
- Excellent communication and customer service capabilities
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- High attention to detail and accuracy in task execution
Application Guidelines
Candidates who meet the outlined requirements and are passionate about contributing to a Christian-centered academic institution are encouraged to apply no later than 15th August 2025.
To apply, please follow these instructions:
- Complete the appropriate online form for the position:
- Lecturer, Environment & Natural Resource Management
- Senior Assistant Librarian
- Compile your application documents into a single PDF file. The file must include:
- A cover letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified academic and professional certificates
- Transcripts
- Copy of your National Identity Card
- Names and contact information for three referees (one of whom must be your current academic supervisor)
- Send the completed application package via email to [email protected].
Ensure that you clearly indicate the job title and job reference number in the email subject line.
Africa Nazarene University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Postal Address for Reference (Do not send hardcopy applications):
The Vice Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi
