Senior Lecturer - Agricultural Education and Extension

About the role

Machakos University seeks two Senior Lecturers to lead teaching, research and extension activities in Agricultural Education and Extension. The position is permanent and based in Westlands, Kenya.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in agricultural education and extension.
• Conduct high‑quality research, publish regularly in refereed journals, and achieve a minimum of 32 publication points.
• Supervise postgraduate students to successful completion of their degrees.
• Secure external research funding of at least Ksh 3 million.
• Participate actively in academic conferences, seminars and workshops.

Required profile

• Either a PhD (or equivalent) with at least three years of lecturing/research experience, or a Master’s degree with nine years of experience (including three years as a Lecturer/Research Fellow).
• Minimum of 32 research and publication points, with at least 24 in refereed journals since appointment.
• Evidence of supervising at least three postgraduate students or one completed supervision.
• Track record of attracting Ksh 3 million in external research funds.
• Active membership in relevant professional societies or boards.
• Regular participation in academic conferences, seminars or workshops.

Required skills