Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) has announced external recruitment for academic and administrative positions across several disciplines. The University, whose main campus is located along the Meru–Maua Road, is seeking qualified applicants to support teaching, research, training, administration and technical operations.
The vacancies cover academic departments in health sciences, education, law, social sciences, music, environmental management, information management and technology, as well as administrative and technical support areas. The advertised roles range from Graduate Assistant and Technical Officer positions to Senior Lecturer and Tutorial Fellow opportunities.
Applicants should note that MUST is an equal opportunity employer. Women, marginalised groups and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University has also stated that it does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, shortlisting, interviewing or offer.
Below is a summary of the available MUST job vacancies.
Academic Positions
- Senior Lecturer – Medical Laboratory Science
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/01/08/2026
Grade: 13
Number of Positions: 1
The Senior Lecturer in Medical Laboratory Science will support the delivery of advanced academic instruction within the Medical Laboratory Science discipline. The position is expected to contribute to teaching, student guidance, academic assessment and other departmental activities that support the training of laboratory science professionals. The role will also be involved in advancing the University’s academic and research agenda within the relevant field.
- Senior Lecturer – Special Needs Education
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/02/08/2026
Grade: 13
Number of Positions: 1
The Senior Lecturer in Special Needs Education will support teaching and academic development in the area of inclusive education and learner support. The role will contribute to the delivery of university programmes, assessment of students and academic mentoring within the department. The successful candidate will also support departmental initiatives that promote knowledge and professional practice in special needs education.
- Senior Lecturer – Criminology and Security Studies
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/03/08/2026
Grade: 13
Number of Positions: 1
This position will provide senior-level academic support in Criminology and Security Studies. The Senior Lecturer will participate in teaching, student supervision, assessments and other academic responsibilities within the discipline. The role will contribute to the University’s efforts to prepare learners for professional and academic engagement in criminology, security and related areas.
- Senior Lecturer – Sanitation and Waste Management
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/02/08/2026
Grade: 13
Number of Positions: 1
The Senior Lecturer in Sanitation and Waste Management will contribute to academic training in sanitation, environmental management and waste-related subjects. The role will support student learning, teaching activities, assessments and departmental academic planning. It will also contribute to the growth of knowledge and research within sanitation and waste management.
- Senior Lecturer – Law
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/03/08/2026
Grade: 13
Number of Positions: 1
The Senior Lecturer in Law will support the delivery of legal education programmes at the University. The position will be involved in teaching, student academic support, assessment and related departmental activities. The role will contribute to the development of legal knowledge and the effective delivery of the University’s law curriculum.
- Lecturer – Criminology and Security Studies
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/04/08/2026
Grade: 12
Number of Positions: 1
The Lecturer in Criminology and Security Studies will support teaching and learning within the discipline. The role will be responsible for contributing to academic instruction, student assessment and guidance in relevant areas of criminology and security studies. The position will work within the academic department to support programme delivery and student development.
- Lecturer – Foundations of Education
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/04/08/2026
Grade: 12
Number of Positions: 1
The Lecturer in Foundations of Education will contribute to academic instruction in education-related subjects. The role will support the teaching of students, academic assessment and departmental activities relating to teacher education and education studies. The position will help strengthen the delivery of learning programmes within the relevant academic unit.
- Lecturer – Music
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/04/08/2026
Grade: 12
Number of Positions: 1
The Lecturer in Music will support the teaching of music within the University. The role will participate in student learning, assessment and other academic responsibilities associated with the delivery of music programmes. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of students’ knowledge and skills within the discipline.
- Lecturer – Islamic Religious Education
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/04/08/2026
Grade: 12
Number of Positions: 1
This position will support the delivery of Islamic Religious Education programmes. The Lecturer will be involved in teaching, learner support, student assessment and other academic activities within the relevant department. The role will contribute to the University’s education and training mandate in religious education.
- Lecturer – Dance
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/04/08/2026
Grade: 12
Number of Positions: 1
The Lecturer in Dance will contribute to academic training and instruction in dance. The role will support the delivery of courses, student assessment and academic guidance within the discipline. The position will also support the broader implementation of the University’s teaching programmes in performing arts-related areas.
- Lecturer – Law
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/05/08/2026
Grade: 12
Number of Positions: 1
The Lecturer in Law will contribute to the delivery of legal education at MUST. The role will support teaching, assessment, student mentoring and other activities required for the effective administration of law programmes. The position will work closely with the relevant academic department in supporting students’ academic progress.
- Lecturer – Medical Laboratory Science (Haematology)
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/06/08/2026
Grade: 12
Number of Positions: 1
The Lecturer in Medical Laboratory Science – Haematology will support academic instruction in haematology within the Medical Laboratory Science programme. The position will participate in teaching, student assessment and academic support activities. The role will contribute to the preparation of students undertaking training in the relevant laboratory science area.
- Lecturer – Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Virology)
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/06/08/2026
Grade: 12
Number of Positions: 1
The Lecturer in Medical Laboratory Science – Medical Virology will contribute to teaching and learning in medical virology. The role will support students through instruction, assessment and relevant academic guidance. The position will form part of the academic team responsible for delivering Medical Laboratory Science training at the University.
- Lecturer – Clinical Medicine
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/07/08/2026
Grade: 12
Number of Positions: 5
MUST is recruiting five Lecturers in Clinical Medicine. The successful candidates will support the delivery of Clinical Medicine programmes through teaching, student assessment and academic mentoring. The positions will contribute to the training of learners in clinical medicine and support the department’s academic responsibilities.
- Tutorial Fellow – Medical Laboratory Science (Histopathology and Cytology)
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/08/08/2026
Grade: 11
Number of Positions: 1
The Tutorial Fellow in Medical Laboratory Science – Histopathology and Cytology will support teaching and learning in the specialised area of histopathology and cytology. The role will contribute to student instruction, academic support and assessment activities. It will support the relevant department in delivering its Medical Laboratory Science programme.
- Tutorial Fellow – Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Parasitology)
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/08/08/2026
Grade: 11
Number of Positions: 1
This position will support academic activities in Medical Parasitology under the Medical Laboratory Science programme. The Tutorial Fellow will assist with teaching, learner guidance and assessment responsibilities. The role will contribute to effective programme delivery and student support within the relevant academic department.
- Tutorial Fellow – Records and Information Management
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/09/08/2026
Grade: 11
Number of Positions: 2
MUST is seeking two Tutorial Fellows in Records and Information Management. The roles will support teaching, student learning and assessment in records and information management. The successful candidates will contribute to the academic delivery of programmes that address information organisation, records-related practices and associated areas.
- Tutorial Fellow – Special Needs Education
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/09/08/2026
Grade: 11
Number of Positions: 2
The Tutorial Fellows in Special Needs Education will support instruction and student development within the discipline. The roles will assist with teaching, assessment and academic support for students undertaking Special Needs Education programmes. The positions will contribute to the department’s work in delivering inclusive education-related training.
- Tutorial Fellow – Criminology and Security Studies
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/09/08/2026
Grade: 11
Number of Positions: 1
The Tutorial Fellow in Criminology and Security Studies will support academic instruction and student learning in the department. The role will contribute to teaching, learner guidance and assessment activities in criminology, security and related subject areas. The position will support the academic team in implementing the relevant programme.
- Tutorial Fellow – Sanitation and Waste Management
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/09/08/2026
Grade: 11
Number of Positions: 2
MUST is recruiting two Tutorial Fellows in Sanitation and Waste Management. The roles will support teaching, assessment and student academic development in sanitation and waste management. The successful candidates will contribute to programme delivery and academic activities within the relevant department.
- Tutorial Fellow – Public Health
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/10/08/2026
Grade: 11
Number of Positions: 1
The Tutorial Fellow in Public Health will support academic delivery within the Public Health discipline. The role will contribute to teaching, student guidance, assessment and other departmental activities that support the learning process. The position will work with the academic team to support students enrolled in Public Health programmes.
- Tutorial Fellow – Law
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/11/08/2026
Grade: 11
Number of Positions: 1
The Tutorial Fellow in Law will assist in delivering academic programmes in the School or Department of Law. The role will support teaching, learner engagement, academic guidance and assessment. The successful candidate will contribute to the University’s legal education mandate and student development.
- Graduate Assistant – Law
Reference Number: MUST/ACA/EXT/12/08/2026
Grade: 10
Number of Positions: 1
The Graduate Assistant in Law will support academic activities within the Law discipline. The role will assist with teaching-related work, student support and other duties assigned within the relevant academic unit. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the implementation of law programmes at Meru University of Science and Technology.
Administration Positions
- Clinical Instructor – Clinical Medicine
Reference Number: MUST/ADM/EXT/01/08/2026
Grade: 8
Number of Positions: 1
The Clinical Instructor in Clinical Medicine will support practical and instructional activities related to Clinical Medicine training. The position will assist in facilitating learning and supporting students undertaking clinical medicine programmes. The role will contribute to the effective implementation of training activities within the relevant University unit.
- Technologist III – Public Health
Reference Number: MUST/ADM/EXT/01/08/2026
Grade: 8
Number of Positions: 2
MUST is recruiting two Technologists III in Public Health. The positions will provide technical support to Public Health-related academic and operational activities. The successful candidates will support the relevant unit in facilitating learning, practical activities and other technical responsibilities connected to Public Health programmes.
- Technician II – Medical Laboratory Science
Reference Number: MUST/ADM/EXT/01/08/2026
Grade: 6
Number of Positions: 4
The four Technician II vacancies in Medical Laboratory Science will support technical operations within the relevant academic and laboratory environment. The roles will contribute to the smooth delivery of Medical Laboratory Science learning and practical activities. The successful candidates will support the University’s training functions in the discipline.
- Technician III – Information Communication Technology
Reference Number: MUST/ADM/EXT/01/08/2026
Grade: 5
Number of Positions: 3
MUST is seeking three Technician III personnel in Information Communication Technology. The positions will provide technical support for ICT-related operations and activities within the University. The successful candidates will assist in supporting the institution’s information communication technology needs in accordance with duties assigned by the relevant office or department.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should obtain the detailed job descriptions and requirements for the advertised Meru University of Science and Technology vacancies from the University website: www.must.ac.ke.
Applications should be submitted by email to [email protected] on or before 5 September 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicants should take note of the deadline stated in the official advertisement and confirm any updates directly through the Meru University of Science and Technology website.
