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Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice
2026-03-20T12:30:39+00:00
KCA University (KCAU)
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Education, Teachers & Education
KES
MONTH
2026-03-31T17:00:00+00:00
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JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications And Experience

PhD in Criminology or PhD in Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited/recognised institution

Masters in Criminology and Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited/recognised institution.

Be registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable).

At least 3 years of teaching experience from a recognised institution with supervision experience.

A minimum of two (2) high-quality publications in refereed journals.

Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the Chair of Department from time to time.

Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests.

Assist in developing learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.

Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and refer them to support services as appropriate.

Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.

Participate in supervising and assisting undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research work and other experiential learning programmes.

Initiate, promote and participate in conducting research projects and produce publications, as well as other research projects.

Participate in writing research proposals and applying for research grants.

Contribute to and participate in the development of departmental and School seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.

Contribute to departmental, School and/or University-wide working groups or committees as and when requested to do so;

Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills;

Maintain proper records of students’ examinations, assignments and continuous assessment tests and ensure they are keyed in the examination records management system in time;

Attend departmental, School, and University-wide meetings with other staff members.

  • Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the Chair of Department from time to time.
  • Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests.
  • Assist in developing learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
  • Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and refer them to support services as appropriate.
  • Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.
  • Participate in supervising and assisting undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research work and other experiential learning programmes.
  • Initiate, promote and participate in conducting research projects and produce publications, as well as other research projects.
  • Participate in writing research proposals and applying for research grants.
  • Contribute to and participate in the development of departmental and School seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Contribute to departmental, School and/or University-wide working groups or committees as and when requested to do so;
  • Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills;
  • Maintain proper records of students’ examinations, assignments and continuous assessment tests and ensure they are keyed in the examination records management system in time;
  • Attend departmental, School, and University-wide meetings with other staff members.
  • Teaching
  • University teaching
  • Exam preparation and grading
  • Training program planning
  • PhD in Criminology or PhD in Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited/recognised institution
  • Masters in Criminology and Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited/recognised institution.
  • Be registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable).
  • A minimum of two (2) high-quality publications in refereed journals.
  • Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community.
postgraduate degree
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Vacancy title:
Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice

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

Jobs at:
KCA University (KCAU)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 31 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Request InformationCourse Fee StructuresApplication Forms

​Connect with us:

Ruaraka Campus, Kenya

Nairobi CBD Campus, Kenya

Kisumu Campus, Kenya

Kitengela Campus, Kenya

Campuses

Chancellor​ Message

Office of the Vice Chancellor​

Senate & Management Board

University Governance

Mission & Vision​

History & Core Values

Facts & Figures

Points of Pride

Alma Mater

Corporate newsletter

Corporate Information

Articles

Media Coverage

Speeches

Publications

Media Center

4/4

Located in Ruaraka along the Nairobi Thika highway and just 15 minutes from the city center, KCA University is uniquely positioned to contribute to, and draw from, the strength and diversity of the vast Nairobi metropolis. We have also been unrelenting in our deliberate push to establish a beacon of knowledge that will impact the East African region and beyond.

JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications And Experience

PhD in Criminology or PhD in Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited/recognised institution

Masters in Criminology and Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited/recognised institution.

Be registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable).

At least 3 years of teaching experience from a recognised institution with supervision experience.

A minimum of two (2) high-quality publications in refereed journals.

Demonstrated evidence of service to the University and community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the Chair of Department from time to time.

Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests.

Assist in developing learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.

Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and refer them to support services as appropriate.

Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.

Participate in supervising and assisting undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research work and other experiential learning programmes.

Initiate, promote and participate in conducting research projects and produce publications, as well as other research projects.

Participate in writing research proposals and applying for research grants.

Contribute to and participate in the development of departmental and School seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.

Contribute to departmental, School and/or University-wide working groups or committees as and when requested to do so;

Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills;

Maintain proper records of students’ examinations, assignments and continuous assessment tests and ensure they are keyed in the examination records management system in time;

Attend departmental, School, and University-wide meetings with other staff members.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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Job Category: Education/ Academic/ Teaching jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, March 31 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 20-03-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 20-03-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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