Associate Professor Grade AC 14 at The University of Eldoret

Job Description

Job Purpose

To oversee and lead the design, development, planning and delivery of a range of
programmes to students, within the quality assurance framework of the University and
generation of revenue for the University.
Terms and Conditions
Successful candidate shall be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms with
competitive remuneration based on position and experience.

Requirements for Appointment:
i. Must have an earned Doctorate degree or equivalent in the relevant field from an
accredited and recognized University.
ii. Must have at least three (3) years of teaching experience at the University level as
Senior Lecturer.
iii. Must have at least five (5) articles in refereed journals since appointment as Senior
Lecturer.
iv. Must have successfully supervised four (4) postgraduate degree candidates, at
least one must be Ph.D. since appointment as Senior Lecturer.
v. Must have attended and contributed to academic conferences, seminars or
workshops.
vi. Show evidence of contribution to university life through active participation in
departmental matters, student’s academic advising, faculty and University meetings, committee membership.
vii. Should be recognized and registered by relevant professional boards where
applicable.
viii. Must show evidence of developing fundable proposals and attracting funding

Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Provide academic leadership through program development, mentoring and
research.
ii. Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and
postgraduate level.
iii. Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning program.
iv. Supervise dissertations/theses at graduate level.
v. Initiate, promote and participate in research projects.
vi. Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages.
vii. Developing proposals for research funding.
viii. Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be
assigned.

Application Procedure:
Kindly note that interested applicants for the positions of Associate Professor, Finance
Officer, Registrar Administration and University Librarian should send the electronic
scanned copy of their application documents in PDF format (as one running document)
to be addressed to the Chairman of Council to the following email:
chairmancouncil@uoeld.ac.ke.

Further, interested applicants for all other positions should send the electronic scanned
copy of their application documents in PDF format (as one running document) to be
addressed be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor to the following email:
vc.applications@uoeld.ac.ke.
Applicants are advised to indicate the position applied for and the advertisement number
on the cover letter subject;
Application documents should include: – detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified Copies of
relevant Academic Certificates, Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identity
Card or Passport, three (3) reference letters and other relevant supporting documents.
Current, valid documents for Chapter Six (6), except for EACC shall be required from
ONLY shortlisted candidates.
Shortlisted candidates with qualifications acquired outside Kenya should obtain
recognition from Commission for University Education (CUE).
Applications must be received on or before Monday, 11th March, 2025 at midnight.
No applications submitted after the closing date and time will be considered.
Please Note:
 University of Eldoret is an Equal Opportunity Employer, thus women, persons
with disability and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.
 Any form of direct or indirect canvassing will lead to the automatic
disqualification of the applicant.
 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.