Vacancy title:
Tutorial Fellow - Department of Sociology, Gender, and Development Studies

[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:

TUTORIAL FELLOW

Reporting to the Chairperson, the job holder will support the Department by performing the following tasks:

• Teaching both Diploma and undergraduate students
• Setting, marking, and processing results for units offered to diploma and undergraduate students.
• Supervising and marking research projects for diploma programmes.
• Supporting departmental work, such as working with senior colleagues and professors in research projects.
• Supporting the departmental examination coordinators in the smooth running of the examination offices.
• Any other work that will help the department achieve its strategic objectives by serving on the Departmental committee.
• Any other work that may be assigned by the Head of the department.

Qualification and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Sociology and/or Gender and Development Studies from a recognized institution.
• Teaching experience at the university level will be an added advantage.
• Applicants must be prepared to pursue a Ph.D. in Sociology and/or Gender and Development Studies.
• Registered or willing to pursue a PhD Degree in Sociology or Gender and Development Studies will be an added advantage

Skills required for the Job:

• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Self-driven and willing to support the departmental academic objectives
• Demonstrate strong commitment to scholarship by collaborating with scholars and members of academic staff at the Department and the University.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills to work with staff and students.
• Have a strong appetite for innovation and creativity to develop solutions to the attendant social issues that affect society.

Other Special Requirements:

• Commitment to complete their doctoral studies within the stipulated time of three (3) years.

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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