Vacancy title:
Senior Lecturer Grade 5a - Private Law

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Legal]

Jobs at:
South Eastern Kenya University

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 29 2026

Duty Station:
Kitui | Kitui

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Welcome to the South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU). The University is a fully fledged University and is the successor to the South Eastern University College (SEUCO) which was a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi. The University has undergone tremendous growth since inception in 2008. 

Qualifications and Requirements

For appointment to this position the candidate must have:

• An earned PhD in Private Law or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized and accredited University.
• Master’s degree qualification in Private Law or equivalent degree qualification from a recognized and accredited University.
• Bachelor of Laws or equivalent degree qualification from a recognized and accredited University.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience at the University level as a Lecturer Grade 6A or six (6) years research/industry experience.
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer SEKU Grade 6A or equivalent.
• Membership of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing and in possession of a valid practicing certificate.
• Have attracted research or development funds as a Lecturer SEKU Grade 6A or its equivalent.
• In-depth professional/discipline specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge of a number of fields.
• Compliance with Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity (2010).
• Relevant experience in civil litigation, conveyancing, dispute resolution or other private-law practice, will be an added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Method of Application

Interested applicants should send THREE (3) HARD COPIES of Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae (giving details of educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and mail address), Academic & Professional certificates and other relevant testimonials, to the address below, quoting clearly the relevant reference number on the envelope.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Corporate Services
South Eastern Kenya University
P.O. BOX 170-90200
KITUI.

All applications should be sent to the above address by Tuesday, 29th September, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SEKU is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates as well as persons living with disabilities, people from marginalized groups and minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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