The institution announces several career opportunities across academic and leadership roles within its various schools and faculties. These positions are part of an ongoing effort to strengthen academic delivery, enhance research capacity, and support the advancement of higher education standards. Applicants are invited to review the detailed job descriptions for each role and submit applications before the stipulated deadlines. The institution emphasizes a fair and merit-based recruitment process and advises all prospective applicants that it does not request any form of payment at any stage of hiring. All meetings and interviews will be conducted strictly within the institution’s official locations at the Ruiru Campus or the Technology Park, Mang’u.
This announcement includes the following vacancies:
• Dean [Ref: ZU/10/Adv/59/2025]
• Dean – Computer Engineering [Ref: ZU/10/Adv/60/2025]
• Tutorial Fellow – Electrical and Electronic Engineering [Ref: ZU/10/Adv/52/2025]
• Tutorial Fellow – Information Technology [Ref: ZU/10/Adv/50/2025]
• Tutorial Fellow – Data Analytics [Ref: ZU/10/Adv/66/2025]
• Senior Lecturer – International Faculty – Information Communication Technology [Ref: ZU/10/Adv/67/2025]
• Senior Lecturer – International Faculty – Nursing [Ref: ZU/10/Adv/68/2025]
Each position is presented with a comprehensive job description outlining the scope of responsibilities and expectations.
INTRODUCTION
The institution continues to expand its academic footprint, driven by a commitment to delivering high-quality education, fostering research excellence, and supporting the development of skilled graduates ready to contribute to technological, scientific, and societal advancement. In line with this mission, opportunities have arisen for qualified individuals to join the academic and administrative teams across several schools. These roles are designed to strengthen academic leadership, enhance curriculum delivery, and support the growing demand for innovative teaching and learning approaches.
The advertised positions span senior academic leadership, lecturing, and early-career teaching roles. Each vacancy carries defined responsibilities that focus on the overall advancement of academic standards, student mentorship, research development, and effective departmental management. The following sections provide detailed job descriptions for each advertised role, ensuring applicants have clear insight into the duties associated with the positions.
DEAN
Ref: ZU/10/Adv/59/2025
Date Posted: Nov 11th, 2025 15:49
Closing Date: Dec 12th, 2025
Job Description
The Dean will provide strategic direction, academic oversight, and administrative leadership for the assigned school. The role involves formulating and implementing academic policies, coordinating the development and review of curricula, and ensuring alignment with institutional and regulatory standards. The Dean will lead the school’s academic planning processes, support faculty development, and promote a culture of academic excellence and integrity.
The position requires overseeing the delivery of academic programs, ensuring their relevance and quality, and facilitating effective teaching and learning practices. The Dean will be responsible for supervising departmental heads, guiding academic staff in performance management, and ensuring adherence to teaching schedules, assessment procedures, and academic regulations.
The role further includes coordination of research activities within the school, promotion of interdisciplinary collaboration, and facilitation of grant proposal development. The Dean will represent the school in internal committees and external engagements, fostering partnerships that strengthen academic programs and research output.
Administrative responsibilities include budget planning and management, resource allocation, staff recruitment processes within the school, and ensuring compliance with institutional governance frameworks. The Dean will also play a key role in student affairs, addressing academic concerns, supporting student development initiatives, and ensuring that learning environments meet required standards of quality and safety.
DEAN – COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Ref: ZU/10/Adv/60/2025
Date Posted: Nov 11th, 2025 15:50
Closing Date: Dec 12th, 2025
Job Description
The Dean – Computer Engineering will provide leadership for the School of Computer Engineering, ensuring the school’s programs are competitive, industry-aligned, and driven by technological advancement. The role involves coordinating the planning, development, and implementation of engineering curricula that reflect current and emerging trends in computing technologies.
The Dean will oversee teaching activities within the school, ensuring that course delivery meets established standards and that instructional methodologies encourage innovation, problem-solving, and applied learning. This includes supervision of academic staff, facilitation of continuous professional development, and ensuring the availability of adequate laboratory and teaching resources.
The position requires active involvement in research planning and execution, encouraging faculty participation in grant applications, publications, and collaborative projects with industry partners. The Dean will support the creation of research clusters, foster innovation, and promote integration of research outputs into teaching practices.
Administrative duties include financial planning for the school, monitoring budget utilization, coordinating recruitment within the faculty, and ensuring compliance with academic regulations and accreditation requirements. The Dean will work closely with departmental heads to address student academic challenges, oversee examinations and assessments, and safeguard the academic integrity of all programs.
The role also involves cultivating external partnerships, including collaborations with technology industries, professional bodies, and academic institutions, to enhance program relevance and graduate employability.
TUTORIAL FELLOW – ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Ref: ZU/10/Adv/52/2025
Date Posted: Dec 1st, 2025 08:29
Closing Date: Dec 12th, 2025
Job Description
The Tutorial Fellow – Electrical and Electronic Engineering will support the delivery of undergraduate programs within the discipline. The position focuses on assisting senior academic staff in teaching, conducting practical sessions, guiding students through laboratory work, and facilitating discussion groups.
Key responsibilities include preparing teaching materials, supporting the implementation of instructional plans, and ensuring that laboratory equipment is properly maintained and utilized. The Tutorial Fellow will assist in supervising student projects, offering academic mentorship, and providing technical guidance to help students understand theoretical and practical concepts.
The role involves contributing to assessment processes by preparing tutorial exercises, supporting examination administration, and providing feedback to students under the supervision of senior lecturers. The Tutorial Fellow will also participate in departmental meetings, contribute to curriculum development discussions when required, and support quality assurance activities.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining student records for academic progress, ensuring adherence to safety standards within laboratories, and supporting research activities where applicable. The position is intended to enhance the overall teaching and learning experience within the department.
TUTORIAL FELLOW – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Ref: ZU/10/Adv/50/2025
Date Posted: Dec 1st, 2025 10:36
Closing Date: Dec 12th, 2025
Job Description
The Tutorial Fellow – Information Technology will support the academic delivery of IT programs by assisting senior faculty in teaching, practical instruction, and student supervision. The role includes preparation of learning materials, conduction of tutorial sessions, and facilitation of student engagement in class activities and laboratory exercises.
The position requires active participation in practical sessions related to programming, networks, databases, and other core IT domains. The Tutorial Fellow will help maintain laboratory environments, ensure software and hardware resources are functional, and support students in troubleshooting technical challenges.
The role includes supporting student assessment processes, marking assignments where assigned, and providing guided academic support under supervision. The Tutorial Fellow will contribute to departmental meetings, curriculum reviews, and quality enhancement initiatives.
The position also involves participating in departmental research projects where applicable, maintaining records related to student performance, and enforcing adherence to institutional academic guidelines. The role aims to contribute to consistent delivery of comprehensive and up-to-date IT instruction.
TUTORIAL FELLOW – DATA ANALYTICS
Ref: ZU/10/Adv/66/2025
Date Posted: Dec 4th, 2025 06:36
Closing Date: Dec 18th, 2025
Job Description
The Tutorial Fellow – Data Analytics will support teaching and research activities in the field of data analytics, including statistical analysis, data modelling, quantitative methods, and applied computing. The role includes guiding students through practical exercises involving data tools, supporting coursework delivery, and assisting senior lecturers in creating course content.
Responsibilities include conducting tutorials, assisting students in using analytical software, and supervising practical sessions in data exploration, visualization, and machine learning fundamentals. The Tutorial Fellow will also participate in marking assignments when delegated, preparing learning materials, and ensuring that laboratory and software resources are up to date.
The role contributes to supporting departmental research activities, collecting data for ongoing studies, and participating in academic discussions related to curriculum development and program enhancement. Administrative tasks include maintaining academic records, supporting student advising efforts, and helping ensure compliance with academic standards and policies.
SENIOR LECTURER – INTERNATIONAL FACULTY – INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Ref: ZU/10/Adv/67/2025
Date Posted: Dec 4th, 2025 09:16
Closing Date: Jan 31st, 2026
Job Description
The Senior Lecturer – International Faculty – Information Communication Technology will contribute to teaching, research, and academic leadership within the ICT discipline. The role involves delivering advanced coursework, supervising student projects and postgraduate research, and developing instructional content that aligns with global and emerging trends in ICT.
The position requires active engagement in curriculum development, ensuring that course content remains aligned with technological advancements and industry needs. The Senior Lecturer will participate in peer review processes, contribute to academic publications, and collaborate with other faculty in interdisciplinary research initiatives.
Additional responsibilities include mentoring junior academic staff, participating in academic committees, and strengthening international academic partnerships. The role involves delivering lectures, facilitating seminars, guiding independent student learning, and ensuring that all learning activities meet institutional quality expectations.
Administrative functions include contributing to program reviews, ensuring adherence to academic regulations, supporting accreditation activities, and participating in departmental planning. The Senior Lecturer will also contribute to community outreach and external engagement activities that promote the ICT programs.
SENIOR LECTURER – INTERNATIONAL FACULTY – NURSING
Ref: ZU/10/Adv/68/2025
Date Posted: Dec 4th, 2025 10:03
Closing Date: Jan 31st, 2026
Job Description
The Senior Lecturer – International Faculty – Nursing will support the advancement of nursing education through teaching, research, and curriculum development. The role involves delivering specialized nursing courses, supervising clinical practice, and guiding research projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The position includes contributing to the development and review of nursing curricula, ensuring alignment with international standards and current healthcare practices. The Senior Lecturer will participate in academic planning, support student assessment processes, and ensure integration of practical and theoretical training.
Additional responsibilities include providing mentorship to junior faculty, participating in departmental committees, and supporting external engagement activities with healthcare institutions. The Senior Lecturer will also contribute to scholarly publications, support accreditation processes, and uphold clinical training standards required for nursing programs.
Beware of fraudsters: The institution does not request payment at any stage of the hiring process, and all meetings and interviews will take place exclusively at the Ruiru Campus or Technology Park, Mang’u.
