Vacancy title:
Literature Lecturer

[Type: PART_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Teacher]

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 literary theory, literary criticism, and the study of literary genres and traditions.
• Supervise students in literary research, textual analysis, and creative writing projects.
• Conduct research on African literature, postcolonial literature, and comparative literary studies.
• Train students in close reading, critical thinking, and writing skills for literary analysis.
• Develop teaching materials on literary movements, major authors, and thematic explorations.
• Guide students in understanding the cultural, social, and historical contexts of literary texts.
• Collaborate with publishers, writers, and cultural institutions on literary events and publications.
• Setting, moderating, invigilating and marking examinations.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

i. 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.

ii. Applicants must have served as a Lecturer or equivalent industry experience in a university or institution recognized by the Senate of JOOUST.

iii. Demonstrate potential for university teaching and/or research;

iv. At least two (2) years teaching experience in a university.

v. Master's holders registered for PhD may be considered

vi. Be registered with the relevant professional body as required by the field of specialization.

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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