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Lecturer - Department of Psychology
2026-04-16T15:19:58+00:00
Kenyatta University
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Education, Teachers & Education, Colleges, Universities & Schools
KES
MONTH
2026-04-28T17:00:00+00:00
8

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations.
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities.
  • Undertaking research and Community outreach
  • Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building inter-disciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of the Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., 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 meeting and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • Undertaking administrative duties and other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • An earned PhD degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited and recognized university.
  • Must be registered by the Kenya Counselling and Psychologists Board
  • At least three (3) years of university teaching or research/industry experience
  • At least two (2) articles in a refereed Journal.
  • Proven ability to conduct research and supervise postgraduate students (Master's and/or PhD levels).
  • Experience in curriculum development, online teaching, and pedagogical skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

 

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations.
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities.
  • Undertaking research and Community outreach
  • Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building inter-disciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of the Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., 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 meeting and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • Undertaking administrative duties and other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
  • Proven ability to conduct research and supervise postgraduate students (Master's and/or PhD levels).
  • Experience in curriculum development, online teaching, and pedagogical skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • An earned PhD degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited and recognized university.
  • Must be registered by the Kenya Counselling and Psychologists Board
  • At least three (3) years of university teaching or research/industry experience
  • At least two (2) articles in a refereed Journal.
postgraduate degree
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Vacancy title:
Lecturer - Department of Psychology

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

Jobs at:
Kenyatta University

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 28 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 16 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • Setting, moderating, administering, processing, and marking examinations.
  • Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Development of teaching and learning materials.
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities.
  • Undertaking research and Community outreach
  • Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building inter-disciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participating in the preparation of the Department and Faculty strategic plans.
  • Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., 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 meeting and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  • Undertaking administrative duties and other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • An earned PhD degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited and recognized university.
  • Must be registered by the Kenya Counselling and Psychologists Board
  • At least three (3) years of university teaching or research/industry experience
  • At least two (2) articles in a refereed Journal.
  • Proven ability to conduct research and supervise postgraduate students (Master's and/or PhD levels).
  • Experience in curriculum development, online teaching, and pedagogical skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

TERMS OF SERVICE:

A competitive remuneration package, which includes basic salary, house allowance, and medical cover as per the University Scheme, will be provided. Tutorial Fellows are employed on one (1) year renewable contract up to a maximum of three (3) years.

The applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number, and address. Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed, giving the names and contacts of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in the area of specialization.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance)

Kenyatta University

P. O. BOX 43844 – 00100

NAIROBI

Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than 28 th April 2026

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Job Info
Job Category: Education/ Academic/ Teaching jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, April 28 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 16-04-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 16-04-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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