Senior Lecturer in Physical Education and Sports

REF: KSUC/AC/01 & 02 /07/2026
Grade: KSUC Grade 13
No. of Posts: Two (2)
Reports to: Director of School
Terms of Engagement: Permanent and pensionable
Basic Salary Scale: Ranges between Kshs. 154,739.00 to Kshs. 238,221.00

Job Specifications

This position is responsible for offering academic leadership in their area of specialty.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Undertaking research and produce publications or other research outputs;
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research;
• Leading in curriculum development and review;
• Examination preparation, administration and assessment;
• Participating in administration and management of departmental programmes and activities;
• Developing learning materials including modules;
• Undertaking community outreach activities;
• Attracting research and development funds;
• Participating in the development and review of academic programmes;
• Guiding, mentoring and counselling students;
• Where appropriate provide leadership in the department or school;
• Attending and participating in research conferences and seminars.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• An earned PhD or equivalent from a recognized University;
• A minimum of three (3) years at Lecturer/Research Fellow level; OR; A minimum of six (6) years of Industry experience in relevant field;
• Registered with relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Must have supervised to completion: A minimum of one (1) PhD and one (1) Masters student OR: A minimum of three (3) Masters students;
• A minimum of 24 publication points from peer-reviewed journals with; A minimum of four (4) publications in refereed scholarly journals since last promotion OR; A minimum of two (2) publications in refereed scholarly journals and two (2) scholarly published teaching lecture modules or two (2) working occasional/discussion papers or since last promotion;
• Attracted research or development funds or educational resources as a lecturer/Senior research fellow (cumulative);
• Must show evidence of community service;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

go to method of application »