Lecturer in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)

About the role

The University seeks a full‑time Lecturer to teach and assess undergraduate and graduate students in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). The successful candidate will join a vibrant academic community in Nairobi, contributing to both teaching excellence and research in the field of psychology.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, seminars and practical sessions at undergraduate and graduate levels in MFT and related specializations.
• Design, assess and grade assignments, examinations and research projects.
• Mentor and support students in academic and career development.
• Participate in curriculum development to keep programmes current and marketable.
• Engage in programme assessment, accreditation reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate research, theses and dissertations.
• Conduct scholarly research and publish in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Provide service to the university, professional bodies and the wider community.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the institution.

Required profile

• Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD or equivalent) in Psychology with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy or a related specialization, earned from an accredited university.
• Prior teaching experience at undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral level.
• Publication record meeting the CUE Standards & Guidelines (2014) – requisite publication points.
• Registration with the Counselors and Psychologists Board of Kenya or other relevant professional bodies.
• Experience supervising postgraduate students is an advantage.

Required skills