Mount Kenya University (MKU) has announced several employment opportunities at its Thika Campus and within its academic departments. The vacancies present career opportunities for qualified professionals in higher education, special needs education, student support services, and academic quality assurance.
The available positions are suited for individuals seeking careers in teaching, academic administration, inclusive education, and disability support services. Successful candidates will contribute to the university’s mission of delivering quality education, promoting research, and supporting inclusive learning for students from diverse backgrounds.
The current vacancies include academic positions, a student support role, and opportunities for experienced professionals to serve as external examiners.
Below is a detailed overview of each available position.
1. Lecturer, Special Needs Education – Hearing Impairments (One Position)
School/Faculty: School of Education
Campus: Thika Campus
Application Deadline: 11 July 2026
The Lecturer in Special Needs Education – Hearing Impairments will be responsible for delivering university-level instruction, supporting research activities, supervising students, and participating in academic development initiatives within the School of Education.
The successful candidate will contribute to preparing future educators who specialize in hearing impairments and inclusive education while supporting the university’s teaching, research, and community engagement objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures in Special Needs Education with emphasis on hearing impairments.
- Prepare teaching materials, lesson plans, and learning resources.
- Develop and review curriculum in line with university and regulatory requirements.
- Assess students through continuous assessment tests, assignments, practical work, and examinations.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects where applicable.
- Offer academic advising and mentorship to students.
- Participate in departmental meetings and academic committees.
- Conduct scholarly research and publish in recognized academic journals.
- Participate in curriculum review and quality assurance initiatives.
- Support examination preparation, moderation, marking, and grading.
- Participate in community outreach and professional engagement activities.
- Contribute to the development of innovative teaching methods.
- Support accreditation and compliance activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues in research and academic development.
- Perform other academic duties assigned by the university.
2. Tutorial Fellow, Special Needs Education – Inclusive Education (One Position)
School/Faculty: School of Education
Campus: Thika Campus
Application Deadline: 11 July 2026
The Tutorial Fellow will support teaching and learning activities within the School of Education, focusing on Inclusive Education. The role involves assisting in instructional delivery, student supervision, research support, and curriculum implementation.
The position offers an opportunity for early-career academics to develop their teaching and research experience within a university environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in teaching undergraduate courses in Inclusive Education.
- Prepare lecture notes and instructional materials.
- Facilitate tutorials, seminars, demonstrations, and practical sessions.
- Support student learning through academic guidance and mentorship.
- Assist in administering examinations and continuous assessments.
- Mark assignments, projects, and examination scripts.
- Participate in curriculum implementation activities.
- Assist in academic research projects.
- Support departmental research and publication initiatives.
- Participate in quality assurance activities.
- Contribute to curriculum review processes.
- Maintain accurate academic records.
- Participate in departmental meetings and university committees when required.
- Engage in community service and outreach activities.
- Support academic conferences, workshops, and seminars.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the department.
3. External Examiners
Department: Registrar’s Office
Campus: Thika Campus
Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
Mount Kenya University is inviting qualified academic professionals to serve as External Examiners across various academic disciplines.
External Examiners play an important role in maintaining academic standards, ensuring fairness in assessment, and promoting quality assurance within university programmes.
The appointment involves reviewing assessment processes and providing independent professional evaluation of academic programmes and examination standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Review examination papers before administration.
- Evaluate assessment methods and grading standards.
- Moderate examination results where required.
- Ensure assessments meet established academic standards.
- Review course content and programme quality.
- Participate in moderation meetings.
- Provide independent professional advice on academic quality.
- Prepare comprehensive external examiner reports.
- Recommend improvements for teaching, learning, and assessment.
- Evaluate student performance against expected learning outcomes.
- Support quality assurance and accreditation processes.
- Maintain confidentiality throughout the examination process.
- Provide feedback on curriculum relevance and academic standards.
- Participate in scheduled moderation activities.
- Undertake any additional responsibilities relating to external examination assignments.
4. Debrailler/Braille Transcriber – Thika Campus (One Position)
Department: Dean of Students
Campus: Thika Campus
The Debrailler/Braille Transcriber will support students with visual impairments by producing accessible learning materials in Braille and converting Braille documents into print and vice versa.
The position contributes significantly to promoting inclusive education by ensuring students with visual disabilities have equitable access to learning resources and assessment materials.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Transcribe printed learning materials into Braille.
- Convert Braille documents into print format where required.
- Prepare accessible examination materials for students with visual impairments.
- Proofread Braille documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Operate and maintain Braille transcription equipment.
- Ensure confidentiality of examination and academic documents.
- Work closely with lecturers to prepare accessible teaching materials.
- Assist students requiring Braille learning resources.
- Maintain records of transcription assignments.
- Support accessible learning initiatives within the university.
- Ensure timely production of Braille materials.
- Participate in disability support programmes.
- Collaborate with the Dean of Students and academic departments.
- Support inclusive education initiatives across the university.
- Perform any other duties assigned within the disability support services.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications through the official Mount Kenya University careers portal before the stated closing dates.
Current application deadlines are:
- Lecturer, Special Needs Education – Hearing Impairments: 11 July 2026
- Tutorial Fellow, Special Needs Education – Inclusive Education: 11 July 2026
- External Examiners: 31 July 2026
- Debrailler/Braille Transcriber: Refer to the official vacancy notice for the application deadline.
