Associate Professor - Mechatronics Engineering

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a public university which aspires to be a university of global excellence in Training, Research and Innovation for Development.
JKUAT seeks to recruit suitable candidates to fill the positions of Professor, Associate Professor in various departments in the University, as well as the position of the Chief Sports and Games Officer.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR – JKU/ACA/ASS. PROF./2016

Requirements:

Associate professor - Grade 14

• Must possess PhD in a relevant field plus at least five (5) years of teaching and research at University as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow
• The candidate must have published five (5) papers in refereed journals or two (2) scholarly University level books or four (4) papers and two (2) chapters in a scholarly book
• Successful supervision of one (1) PhD theses and three (3) Masters’ theses, or six (6) Masters projects and one
(1) PhD thesis, or two (2) PhD thesis since last promotion OR be registered, licensed and have practised for at least fifteen years (15) cumulative teaching/industry experience in the relevant area of specialization and show evidence of supervision of at least one (1) person in their areas of specialization
• Should have demonstrated academic leadership appropriate to this level
• The candidate will be subjected to external academic peer review in consultation with the respective faculty
• Proven ability to attract research funds
In addition, he/she must be actively affiliated to an appropriate professional body as well as be in good standing with such professional bodies.

How to Apply:
Applicants should:

(i) Submit three (3) copies of the letters of application, certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae to include full details of education and professional qualifications, experience, present salary, names and addresses of three referees, one of whom must be from the present employment.
(ii) Indicate clearly the position on the application letter and on the envelope which should be addressed to:

The Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
P.O. Box 62000-00200, City Square, Nairobi
Or
Apply through the following link; http://41.204.187.17/ExternalRec/Vacancies.aspx
So as to be received on or before 5th May, 2016.
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.