Guidance and Counselling Lecturer
2026-07-08T13:25:12+00:00
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
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PART_TIME
Education, and Training
Education, Teacher
2026-07-20T17:00:00+00:00
8
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
The successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the existing Terms and Conditions of Service.
Responsibilities or duties
- Teach the principles of guidance and counselling in educational contexts including career guidance, academic counselling, and life skills development.
- Supervise students in developing counselling skills and conducting counseling interventions with learners.
- Conduct research on mental health issues, counseling approaches, and student support systems in education.
- Train students in individual and group counseling techniques, confidentiality and ethics, and counselling program development.
- Develop teaching materials on crisis intervention, peer counseling, and psycho-social support in schools.
- Guide students in understanding the integration of guidance services within the broader educational framework.
- Collaborate with schools and community organizations on student counselling, support, and mental health programs.
- Setting, moderating, invigilating and marking examinations.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
i. Applicants should hold a PhD or a master's degree qualification in a relevant field from a recognized academic institution; and possess vast teaching or industry experience at undergraduate/postgraduate levels.
ii. Applicants must have served as a Lecturer or equivalent industry experience in a university or institution recognized by the Senate of JOOUST.
iii. Demonstrate potential for university teaching and/or research;
iv. At least two (2) years teaching experience in a university.
v. Master's holders registered for PhD may be considered
vi. Be registered with the relevant professional body as required by the field of specialization.
Experience needed
At least two (2) years teaching experience in a university.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Those who are currently teaching for the University on Part-time basis are encouraged to apply.
- Teach the principles of guidance and counselling in educational contexts including career guidance, academic counselling, and life skills development.
- Supervise students in developing counselling skills and conducting counseling interventions with learners.
- Conduct research on mental health issues, counseling approaches, and student support systems in education.
- Train students in individual and group counseling techniques, confidentiality and ethics, and counselling program development.
- Develop teaching materials on crisis intervention, peer counseling, and psycho-social support in schools.
- Guide students in understanding the integration of guidance services within the broader educational framework.
- Collaborate with schools and community organizations on student counselling, support, and mental health programs.
- Setting, moderating, invigilating and marking examinations.
- Counselling skills
- Research
- Teaching
- Curriculum development
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Mentoring
- PhD or Master's degree in a relevant field
- Vast teaching or industry experience at undergraduate/postgraduate levels
- Served as a Lecturer or equivalent industry experience in a university or institution recognized by the Senate of JOOUST
- Potential for university teaching and/or research
- At least two (2) years teaching experience in a university
- Master's holders registered for PhD may be considered
- Registered with the relevant professional body
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Vacancy title:
Guidance and Counselling Lecturer
[Type: PART_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Teacher]
Jobs at:
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 20 2026
Duty Station:
kenya | kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
The successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the existing Terms and Conditions of Service.
Responsibilities or duties
- Teach the principles of guidance and counselling in educational contexts including career guidance, academic counselling, and life skills development.
- Supervise students in developing counselling skills and conducting counseling interventions with learners.
- Conduct research on mental health issues, counseling approaches, and student support systems in education.
- Train students in individual and group counseling techniques, confidentiality and ethics, and counselling program development.
- Develop teaching materials on crisis intervention, peer counseling, and psycho-social support in schools.
- Guide students in understanding the integration of guidance services within the broader educational framework.
- Collaborate with schools and community organizations on student counselling, support, and mental health programs.
- Setting, moderating, invigilating and marking examinations.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
i. Applicants should hold a PhD or a master's degree qualification in a relevant field from a recognized academic institution; and possess vast teaching or industry experience at undergraduate/postgraduate levels.
ii. Applicants must have served as a Lecturer or equivalent industry experience in a university or institution recognized by the Senate of JOOUST.
iii. Demonstrate potential for university teaching and/or research;
iv. At least two (2) years teaching experience in a university.
v. Master's holders registered for PhD may be considered
vi. Be registered with the relevant professional body as required by the field of specialization.
Experience needed
At least two (2) years teaching experience in a university.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Those who are currently teaching for the University on Part-time basis are encouraged to apply.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
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Interested applicants should provide the following information; Area of specialization, Academic qualifications, Work experience and Current work place.
Each application shall be accompanied by an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity card or passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
A soft copy in PDF format of the application documents with the reference numbers of the positions applied for clearly indicated, should be sent.
Applications should be addressed to the undersigned to be received on or before Monday 20th July, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
Deputy Vice - Chancellor Planning Administration and Finance,
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 210- 40601, BONDO, Kenya
Tel. 057- 250804
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