For Kenya to achieve Vision 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and be more globally competitive, there is an urgent need to develop a skilled, productive and flexible labour force by creating, applying, and spreading new ideas and technologies that are currently missing in the country.

Minimum Requirements

• An earned PhD or equivalent Doctoral degree in the relevant area from an accredited and recognized University;
• Hold a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized University
• At least three (3) years teaching experience at the University level as a Lecturer/Research fellow OR six (6) years Research/Industry experience;
• Must be registered with ICPAK and in good standing;
• Must have supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a lecturer or equivalent;
• Must have thirty-two (32) publication points, of which at least twenty-four (24) are from refereed scholarly journals
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

Job Responsibilities

• Any other relevant duty assigned by the University College.
• Carrying out research work in a relevant field or specialization
• Control and manage research budgets to ensure accountability of allocated funds;
• Coordinating course projects and practical work;
• Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula;
• Developing proposals for research funding;
• Engage with local and international stakeholders to establish linkages and networks in order to work together for the betterment of communities in various ways, such as through research and innovations;
• Establish collaborative linkages and networks through communication, collaboration and participation for resource mobilization for the University College;
• Execute budgets for student field trips for academic exposure and the application of theory;
• Lecturing in the area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Preparing teaching/learning materials
• Present research findings and innovations to international conferences in order to increase the visibility of the University College and to influence international policy environment for the improvement of life
• Presenting academic papers at conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Program leader in the Department/School;
• Setting, invigilating and marking examinations/assignments;
• Supervising Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students;
• Undertake consultancies with local and international organizations within areas of expertise to enhance the image of the University College
• Where appropriate, provide leadership in the department or school
• Writing journal articles and books