Adjunct Faculty – Forensic Psychology
United States International University-Africa, is a Higher Learning Institution based in Nairobi, Kenya and is the most diverse university in East and Central Africa with about 7,000 students from over 60 nations, and a global network of more than 27,000 alumni. USIU-Africa is the only university in Sub-Saharan Africa whose degree programs are accredited by both the Kenya Government through the Commission for University Education (CUE), and by the American Government through the WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission (WSCUC).
In line with our commitment to providing quality, affordable education through world-class service delivery platforms, USIU-Africa is seeking to recruit suitable candidates for the Adjunct Faculty – Forensic Psychology in the Department of Psychology.
Job Summary:
The successful candidates will be reporting to the Chair, Department of Psychology. The incumbent will be expected to teach Psychology courses at undergraduate, masters or doctoral levels
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver doctoral-level teaching in forensic psychology
- Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
- Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
- Develop course materials, case studies, and applied forensic simulations
- Evaluate students through examinations, research papers, case reports, and applied forensic assessments
- Participate in program assessment and reviews.
- Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.
- Engage in service to the University, the profession and to the community.
- Contribute to scholarly engagement in forensic psychology
- Integrate current legal standards with psychological assessment practice.
- Perform any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
- Earned Doctoral Degree in Psychology (PsyD, PhD or equivalent)
- Demonstrated expertise in forensic Psychology or Psychology and legal interface practice
- Prior teaching experience at postgraduate or doctoral level
- Research, Publications and supervision of post graduate students will be added advantage
- Requisite skills in the use of digital technology and online teaching
Personal Attributes & Competencies
- Self-motivated and highly-disciplined
- Good command of the subject area and pedagogy
- Ethical and professional conduct
- Emotional Intelligence/Emotional Regulation skills
- Technologically savvy
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good research and writing skills
- Innovative and creative
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line: ‘Adjunct Faculty – Forensic Psychology’. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and addresses of three referees, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Tuesday, March 17, 2026 to:
Director, Human Resource,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity employer
