Kenyatta University (KU) has announced job opportunities for qualified candidates who seek to work as part-time lecturers.
In a notice dated March 17, Kenyatta University encouraged applicants with prior part-time teaching experience to apply.
“Kenyatta University seeks to recruit competent and dedicated applicants to fill the positions of part-time lecturers,” read part of the notice.
Qualifications and Requirements for Kenyatta University Part-Time Lecturers
The University seeks applicants who hold a Master’s degree in a relevant area of specialization from a recognized university.
Candidates should have a minimum of three years’ teaching experience at the university level, in research, or in industry.
Those with four years of experience in a tertiary institution will also be considered, and a PhD in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Interested candidates are required to provide their specialization, academic credentials, work history, and current employment details.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of their ID/Passport, academic certificates, testimonials, and any relevant supporting documents.
Applications should be submitted in writing to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance))
Kenyatta University
P. O. BOX 43844 – 00100
NAIROBI
The deadline for submitting applications is April 2, 2026.
The institution stated that it is an equal opportunity employer and that any form of canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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How Lecturers Are Paid in Kenya
Public universities generally offer structured salary scales with additional allowances that enhance total compensation.
Graduate assistants and assistant lecturers earn between KSh 80,000 and 150,000 per month, while lecturers receive KSh 120,000 to 250,000.
Senior lecturers earn between KSh 150,000 and 300,000, while Associate Professors earn KSh 250,000 to 400,000.
On the other hand, Full Professors can earn over KSh 400,000, with allowances for housing, transport, research, and hardship, further increasing their total remuneration.
Under the the 2025-29 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) prepared by the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), if phased out, will see the lowest-paid graduate assistant earn a basic salary of Ksh86,594, and the highest-paid professor take home Ksh580,144
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About Kenyatta University
Kenyatta University (KU) is a public institution in Kenya that offers certificate, diploma, degree, master’s, and PhD programs. The University is located 23 Kilometers North of Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, on the Thika-Nairobi Superhighway.
KU, as is popularly known, has nine schools, including the School of Pure and Applied Sciences, School of Education, School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, and School of Law, Arts and Social Sciences
Others include the School of Business, Economics and Tourism, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Pure and Applied Sciences, the School of Engineering and Architecture, the Graduate School, and the Digital School of Virtual and open learning.
Kenyatta University College achieved full university status on August 23, 1985, and the establishment act became operational on September 1, 1985. Kenyatta University was inaugurated in December 1985 with three faculties: Education, Science, and Arts.
