History Lecturer
2026-07-08T11:32:27+00:00
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
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Education, and Training
Education, Teachers & Education
2026-07-20T17:00:00+00:00
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Responsibilities or duties
- Teach the principles of historical research, historiography, and key historical events and periods.
- Supervise students in conducting historical research, archival studies, and oral history projects.
- Conduct research on topics in social, economic, and political history of the region and beyond.
- Train students in critical historical analysis, source evaluation, and contextual interpretation.
- Develop teaching materials on the evolution of political systems, culture, and technology.
- Guide students in understanding historical perspectives on contemporary social and political issues.
- Collaborate with heritage institutions and communities on history preservation and public history initiatives.
- Setting, moderating, invigilating and marking examinations.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
REQUIREMENTS: PARTTIME LECTURER
- 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.
- Applicants must have served as a Lecturer or equivalent industry experience in a university or institution recognized by the Senate of JOOUST.
- Demonstrate 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
- 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 historical research, historiography, and key historical events and periods.
- Supervise students in conducting historical research, archival studies, and oral history projects.
- Conduct research on topics in social, economic, and political history of the region and beyond.
- Train students in critical historical analysis, source evaluation, and contextual interpretation.
- Develop teaching materials on the evolution of political systems, culture, and technology.
- Guide students in understanding historical perspectives on contemporary social and political issues.
- Collaborate with heritage institutions and communities on history preservation and public history initiatives.
- Setting, moderating, invigilating and marking examinations.
- Historical research
- Historiography
- Archival studies
- Oral history projects
- Critical historical analysis
- Source evaluation
- Contextual interpretation
- History preservation
- Public history initiatives
- PhD or Master's degree in a relevant field from a recognized academic institution.
- 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.
- Demonstrated 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 as required by the field of specialization.
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Vacancy title:
History Lecturer
[Type: PART_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Teachers & Education]
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:
Responsibilities or duties
- Teach the principles of historical research, historiography, and key historical events and periods.
- Supervise students in conducting historical research, archival studies, and oral history projects.
- Conduct research on topics in social, economic, and political history of the region and beyond.
- Train students in critical historical analysis, source evaluation, and contextual interpretation.
- Develop teaching materials on the evolution of political systems, culture, and technology.
- Guide students in understanding historical perspectives on contemporary social and political issues.
- Collaborate with heritage institutions and communities on history preservation and public history initiatives.
- Setting, moderating, invigilating and marking examinations.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
REQUIREMENTS: PARTTIME LECTURER
- 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.
- Applicants must have served as a Lecturer or equivalent industry experience in a university or institution recognized by the Senate of JOOUST.
- Demonstrate 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
- 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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