Lecturer - Linguistics

About the role

Karatina University is recruiting a full-time Lecturer in Linguistics for a middle-level position in Nyeri, Kenya. The role combines university teaching and assessment with supervision of student work and participation in research and course development.

Key responsibilities

• Teach and assess courses in the discipline at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes
• Supervise dissertations and theses at graduate level
• Help develop undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Initiate, promote and take part in research projects
• Provide professional and community services, and initiate linkages and fundraising
• Carry out other administrative duties as assigned

Required profile

• Earned doctorate degree or its equivalent from a recognised academic institution
• OR an ORA master's degree in the relevant field from an accredited university (Health and ICT)
• At least three years of university-level teaching experience, or research or industry experience
• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable
• At least one publication; publications give an added advantage

Applications are made online through the university's job portal, including a detailed CV, certificates, transcripts, KCSE/KACE/KCE results, and a scanned copy of the application by email with the job title and reference number in the subject line.