Vacancy title:
Lecturer, Data Science & Machine Learning

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Teachers & Education]

Jobs at:
Kenya Methodist University

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 16 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Meru | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ACADEMIC POSITIONS

• Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations.
• Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Initiating, planning and conducting research.
• Development of teaching and learning materials.
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities.
• Developing research proposals for funding.
• Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Participating in preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences in relevant fields.
• Participating in administrative, academic and consultancy activities in the Department and other organizations.
• Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
• Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Chief Officer of the University in accordance with the University Statute.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Master’s Degree in the above areas with at least five (5) years of university-level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in courses such as Python/R Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Data Analytics, and Database Systems.
• Experience in supervising research and industrial attachment for undergraduate students.
• Strong proficiency in the use of LMS and digital instructional tools.
• Evidence of research and publication in relevant academic fields.
• Professional certifications (e.g., AWS, Google Analytics, Tensor Flow, and Microsoft Data Analyst) will be an added advantage.
• Membership in professional bodies such as IEEE, ACM, or Data Science Society of Kenya is desirable.
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and teamwork skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should send three (3) copies of their application, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, National ID card or passport and any other relevant testimonials to:-

The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P. O. Box 267 - 60200
MERU, KENYA

Further send an electronic copy in PDF format to the Vice Chancellor through the email address applications.august25@kemu.ac.ke.

To be received on or before 16th  September 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be required to bring the following:

• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Higher Education Loans Board;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Credit Reference Bureau;
• Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department;
• Letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes) from at least three persons familiar with the applicant’s professional experience and general character one of whom must be the pastor of their local church.

All the positions above require individuals who uphold and exercise high ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.

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