Associate Professor - Exercise and Sports Science

SCHOOL OF APPLIED HUMAN SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:

• Physical and Health Education
• Recreation Management
• Exercise and Sports Science

i. PROFESSOR
QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD Degree in the relevant field from a recognized university
• At least twelve (12) years of University teaching at Lecturer level, (5) of which as full-time Associate Professor
• Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and at least two (2) PhD students since being appointed Associate Professor
• At least four (4) articles in refereed journals, since being appointed as an Associate Professor
• Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as an Associate Professor
• Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
• Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars and workshops

ii. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD Degree in the relevant field from a recognized university
• At least eight (8) years of University teaching, four (4) of which as full-time Senior Lecturer
• Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and one (1) PhD student, since being appointed Senior Lecturer
• At least four (4) articles in refereed journals since being appointed as a Senior Lecturer
• Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as a Senior Lecturer
• Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
• Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars and workshops

iii. SENIOR LECTURER
QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD Degree in the relevant field from a recognized university
• At least five (5) years of University teaching, three (3) of which as full-time Lecturer
• At least three (3) articles in refereed Journals since being appointed Lecturer
• Successful supervision of at least three (3) Masters students
• Evidence of applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Lecturer
• Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
• Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops

iv. LECTURER
QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD Degree in the relevant field from a recognized university
• University teaching experience

v. TUTORIAL FELLOW
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree in the relevant field from a recognized university
• Willing to register for PhD Degree

TERMS OF SERVICE:

For teaching positions above Tutorial Fellow employment will be on permanent and pensionable terms.
Tutorial Fellows are employed on one (1) year renewable contract, to the maximum of three (3) years.
The terms for non-teaching positions include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance. Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance-based contract and gratuity will be paid at the end of the contract.
The applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
Applicants and Referees should write directly to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. BOX 43844 – 00100
NAIROBI
Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than,
Thursday, 11th February 2016

ENQUIRIES:

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Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.