Lecturer - Tourism

About the role

Karatina University is recruiting a full-time Lecturer in Tourism for a middle-level position based in Nyeri. The lecturer delivers university instruction and research in tourism, teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

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
• Participate in developing 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 from a recognised academic institution, or a 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 (an added advantage)

Applications are submitted online through the university's job portal, including a detailed CV, academic and professional certificates, transcripts, KCSE/KACE/KCE results, CUE recognition for foreign certificates and a national ID or passport. Applicants must also send a scanned copy of the application by email with the job title and reference number in the subject line. The deadline is 12 November 2026.