The institution is inviting applications from suitable and qualified individuals to fill several academic and administrative positions within various departments. These opportunities are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen academic delivery, enhance institutional leadership, and support operational excellence. The roles available include Tutorial Fellow – Counselling Psychology, Tutorial Fellow – Project Management, Assistant Librarian – Library and Information Science, Dean – Business Administration, and Dean – Computer Engineering. Each role carries specific duties and expectations aligned with the institution’s mission, academic standards, and commitment to student success.
All interviews and meetings related to the recruitment process will strictly be conducted at the Ruiru Campus or Technology Park, Mang’u. Applicants are reminded that the institution does not request any form of payment during the hiring process and should be cautious of fraudsters.
This article presents a detailed overview of each position, clearly outlining the responsibilities associated with the roles. Interested applicants are encouraged to carefully review the descriptions and apply before the indicated deadlines.
Tutorial Fellow – Counselling Psychology
Ref: ZU/10/Adv/63/2025
Date Posted: Nov 13th, 2025 07:55 | Closing Date: Nov 27th, 2025
The Tutorial Fellow – Counselling Psychology will support teaching, research, departmental initiatives, and student academic development within the Counselling Psychology discipline. This role requires a commitment to academic excellence and active participation in departmental activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in teaching and facilitate learning in Counselling Psychology at undergraduate level through tutorials, practical sessions, and other assigned academic activities.
- Support the preparation and delivery of course content, learning materials, practical demonstrations, and assessment instruments.
- Contribute to the development and review of course outlines, academic timetables, and instructional plans to meet departmental standards.
- Provide guidance and academic mentorship to students, including oversight of academic progress, consultation hours, and student academic records related to assigned courses.
- Participate in research activities within the department and collaborate with senior faculty in identifying research topics, collecting data, and producing scholarly output.
- Support departmental administration through participation in meetings, examination moderation processes, continuous assessment marking, and supervision of student activities.
- Assist in planning and implementing academic events such as seminars, workshops, and conferences relevant to Counselling Psychology.
- Uphold ethical standards in teaching, student engagement, and academic integrity processes as required by institutional guidelines.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by the Head of Department in line with the academic and administrative functions of the Faculty.
Tutorial Fellow – Project Management
Ref: ZU/10/Adv/64/2025
Date Posted: Nov 13th, 2025 07:55 | Closing Date: Nov 27th, 2025
The Tutorial Fellow – Project Management will contribute to academic support functions within the Project Management discipline. The holder will work closely with faculty members to facilitate teaching, provide learner support, and promote departmental academic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in delivering instructional support by conducting tutorials, practical sessions, learning discussions, and assessment reviews for undergraduate Project Management courses.
- Assist in preparing lesson plans, developing learning resources, and supporting course delivery as per the departmental curriculum.
- Participate in curriculum review processes by offering input on course alignment, content relevance, and industry-informed academic improvements.
- Support students’ academic progress by offering academic consultations, guiding project work, and maintaining feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement.
- Participate in data collection, analysis, and documentation for departmental research initiatives and institutional academic projects.
- Provide support during academic examinations including setting, moderation, invigilation, and marking of assessment tools under supervision.
- Engage in departmental meetings, committees, and academic planning sessions to enhance the coordination of academic programs.
- Assist in student-related activities, orientation programs, seminars, and academic clinics organized within the Project Management department.
- Undertake additional duties assigned by the Head of Department or the Faculty Administration to support academic functions and departmental priorities.
Assistant Librarian – Library and Information Science
Ref: ZU/10/Adv/65/2025
Date Posted: Nov 17th, 2025 08:29 | Closing Date: Nov 28th, 2025
The Assistant Librarian – Library and Information Science will support library operations, information management, user support, and resource organization. This position ensures effective service delivery and contributes to the improvement of the library’s learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in cataloguing, classifying, indexing, and organizing library materials in accordance with established library standards and classification schemes.
- Support the circulation services by issuing materials, maintaining circulation records, managing returns, and handling user inquiries.
- Assist in developing and maintaining digital resource systems, ensuring proper access to electronic journals, databases, and online repositories.
- Provide user education on library resources, information search strategies, referencing techniques, and digital literacy skills.
- Support reference services by assisting library users in locating relevant resources, responding to research inquiries, and guiding users in effective information retrieval.
- Participate in the acquisition process by supporting the selection, evaluation, and recommendation of new information materials and digital subscriptions.
- Assist in library data management including inventory maintenance, collection development records, usage statistics, and user feedback documentation.
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of library programs, exhibitions, orientations, and academic events designed to promote resource utilization.
- Participate in maintaining proper library environment standards including organization, safety, cleanliness, accessibility, and equipment functionality.
- Undertake any additional roles assigned by the University Librarian in support of library operations.
Dean – Business Administration
Ref: ZU/10/Adv/59/2025
Date Posted: Nov 11th, 2025 15:49 | Closing Date: Dec 12th, 2025
The Dean – Business Administration will provide strategic leadership, academic direction, and administrative oversight to the School of Business Administration. This role requires strong managerial capacity and commitment to academic excellence, ensuring the effective delivery and continuous improvement of business-related programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Offer strategic leadership and management of the School, ensuring alignment of academic programs with institutional goals and market needs.
- Oversee curriculum development, program review, and academic quality assurance processes for all Business Administration programs.
- Coordinate teaching and learning activities by supervising faculty members, allocating workload, and monitoring instructional effectiveness.
- Promote research, innovation, and scholarly activities within the School by encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and supporting grant applications.
- Oversee the development and implementation of strategic plans, budgets, resource allocations, and performance targets for the School.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and academic policies relevant to business education.
- Foster a conducive learning environment that supports student development, academic performance, and professional growth.
- Manage staff recruitment, performance evaluations, mentorship, and professional development initiatives for faculty within the School.
- Strengthen industry linkages, partnerships, and community engagement to enhance program relevance and experiential learning opportunities.
- Represent the School in Senate meetings, academic committees, and other institutional governance forums.
- Lead in planning and coordinating academic events, workshops, conferences, and stakeholder engagements.
- Undertake any additional responsibilities assigned by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) or the Vice Chancellor.
Dean – Computer Engineering
Ref: ZU/10/Adv/60/2025
Date Posted: Nov 11th, 2025 15:50 | Closing Date: Dec 12th, 2025
The Dean – Computer Engineering will lead the School of Computer Engineering through strategic direction, academic oversight, and administrative coordination. The role focuses on advancing the quality, relevance, and competitiveness of engineering programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide academic leadership for the School by guiding the vision, mission, and strategic development of Computer Engineering programs.
- Oversee curriculum design, review, and enhancement to ensure programs meet current technological trends, regulatory requirements, and industry demands.
- Supervise faculty members, manage workload assignments, and monitor delivery of teaching and academic services to maintain high academic standards.
- Promote engineering research, innovation, and collaborations by supporting faculty research projects, grant applications, and interdisciplinary partnerships.
- Manage academic resources including budgets, facilities, laboratory equipment, and staff needs for effective program implementation.
- Ensure compliance with engineering accreditation bodies, national regulatory authorities, and institutional quality assurance policies.
- Foster a culture of academic integrity, innovation, and excellence within the School.
- Strengthen linkages with industry partners, technology firms, research institutions, and professional bodies to enhance program relevance and student opportunities.
- Represent the School in institutional governance structures and participate in decision-making forums such as the Senate and academic boards.
- Support staff development, recruitment, performance evaluations, and mentorship programs for academic and technical staff within the School.
- Lead planning and execution of academic events, student workshops, engineering competitions, and professional forums relevant to the discipline.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by senior management to support institutional objectives.
Caution Against Fraudulent Activity
Applicants are advised to remain vigilant throughout the recruitment process. The institution does not request money at any stage of hiring. All interviews and related meetings will be conducted exclusively at the Ruiru Campus or Technology Park, Mang’u. Any communication suggesting otherwise should be treated with caution.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates who meet the requirements outlined in the job descriptions are encouraged to submit their applications before the respective closing dates.
