Hiring Announcement: University Job Vacancies in Kiswahili, Media Technology, Textile Laboratory, Physical Education and Subject Methods
A university has announced several job vacancies across its campuses, with opportunities available in academic, technical and laboratory support areas. The advertised positions are spread across the School of Social Sciences and the School of Education, with duty stations in Meru and Thika campuses.
The vacancies include Tutorial Fellow roles, a Media Technologist position, and a Textile Laboratory Technician position. These opportunities may interest candidates seeking roles in higher education, teaching support, academic delivery, media technology, practical learning support, and school-based technical services.
Applicants are advised to review each position carefully, note the campus, school or faculty, and observe the stated deadline for submission.
- Tutorial Fellow, Kiswahili – One Position
School/Faculty: School of Social Sciences
Campus: Meru Campus
Deadline: Saturday, 02 May 2026
The Tutorial Fellow, Kiswahili position is based at the Meru Campus under the School of Social Sciences. The role is intended to support academic delivery in Kiswahili within the university setting.
Key duties may include:
- Supporting teaching and learning activities in Kiswahili.
- Assisting in the preparation and delivery of tutorials, lectures, seminars, and academic sessions.
- Guiding students in coursework, class assignments, academic discussions, and related learning activities.
- Supporting the assessment of students through assignments, continuous assessment tests, examinations, and academic exercises as guided by the department.
- Participating in academic consultations with students.
- Assisting in departmental academic planning and coordination.
- Supporting curriculum-related activities within the Kiswahili discipline.
- Contributing to academic research, departmental programmes, and scholarly activities where required.
- Participating in school and campus academic meetings when called upon.
- Undertaking any other related duties assigned by the university.
- Media Technologist, School of Education – Re-Advertisement – One Position
School/Faculty: School of Education
Campus: Thika Campus
Deadline: Friday, 08 May 2026
The Media Technologist position is based at the Thika Campus under the School of Education. The role is designed to support media-related academic and technical functions within the school.
Key duties may include:
- Supporting the use of media technology in teaching, learning, and practical academic sessions.
- Assisting students and staff in the operation of media equipment and related learning resources.
- Supporting the preparation of media materials for academic use.
- Managing and maintaining media equipment used within the School of Education.
- Providing technical support during practical lessons, demonstrations, presentations, and training sessions.
- Ensuring that media facilities and equipment are properly handled, stored, and available for use.
- Assisting in troubleshooting basic technical issues related to media tools and learning technologies.
- Supporting documentation, inventory, and safe custody of media equipment.
- Working with academic staff to support instructional media needs.
- Carrying out any other related duties assigned by the university.
- Textile Laboratory Technician, School of Education – One Position
School/Faculty: School of Education
Campus: Thika Campus
Deadline: Monday, 27 April 2026
The Textile Laboratory Technician position is based at the Thika Campus under the School of Education. The role supports practical learning, laboratory sessions, and technical activities related to textiles.
Key duties may include:
- Supporting practical textile lessons and laboratory-based learning activities.
- Preparing the textile laboratory for teaching, demonstrations, and student practical sessions.
- Assisting students and lecturers during practical sessions.
- Handling, arranging, and maintaining textile laboratory materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Ensuring proper use, cleanliness, and safety of laboratory facilities.
- Keeping records of laboratory equipment, materials, and consumables.
- Supporting the setup and storage of practical learning materials.
- Assisting in the maintenance of laboratory order and readiness.
- Reporting equipment faults, shortages, or safety concerns to the relevant office.
- Performing any other related duties assigned by the university.
- Tutorial Fellow, Physical Education – One Position
School/Faculty: School of Education
Campus: Thika Campus
Deadline: Friday, 08 May 2026
The Tutorial Fellow, Physical Education position is based at the Thika Campus under the School of Education. The role is intended to support teaching, student engagement, and academic activities in Physical Education.
Key duties may include:
- Supporting teaching and tutorial activities in Physical Education.
- Assisting in the preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, and practical academic sessions.
- Guiding students during coursework, class activities, practical learning, and academic discussions.
- Supporting student assessments through assignments, tests, practical work, examinations, and other academic tasks.
- Assisting in the organization of physical education learning activities.
- Participating in departmental and school academic programmes.
- Supporting curriculum implementation in the Physical Education area.
- Providing academic consultation and guidance to students.
- Assisting in research, academic development, and scholarly activities where required.
- Carrying out any other related duties assigned by the university.
- Tutorial Fellow, Subject Methods
School/Faculty: School of Education
Campus: Thika Campus
Deadline: Not indicated in the provided notice
The Tutorial Fellow, Subject Methods position is based at the Thika Campus under the School of Education. The role supports academic delivery in subject methods, which is an important area in teacher education and professional preparation.
Key duties may include:
- Supporting teaching and learning activities in Subject Methods.
- Assisting in the preparation and delivery of tutorials, lectures, seminars, and practical teaching sessions.
- Guiding students on subject-specific teaching approaches and classroom-related academic work.
- Supporting the assessment of students through coursework, assignments, presentations, tests, and examinations.
- Assisting in the development and delivery of learning activities related to teacher preparation.
- Supporting academic discussions, micro-teaching activities, and teaching practice-related preparation where applicable.
- Participating in departmental academic planning and coordination.
- Providing academic support and consultation to students.
- Assisting in research and academic development activities within the School of Education.
- Performing any other related duties assigned by the university.
Application Information
Interested applicants should submit their applications through the official application process provided by the university for each vacancy.
Applicants should take note of the different deadlines, especially the Textile Laboratory Technician position whose deadline is Monday, 27 April 2026.
