Graduate Student Supervision

Graduate Student Supervision Application Open Due: 4th December, 2025

Roles & Responsibilities of Supervisors

  1. Provide academic and research supervision to Masters and PhD candidates.
  2. Guide candidates in proposal development, research design, data collection, analysis and thesis writing.
  3. Mentor candidates through virtual supervision on OUK's LMS and approved platforms.
  4. Ensure adherence to OUK's Graduate Studies Policy, research ethics and quality standards and other University policies including timelines.
  5. Provide timely feedback and progress reports as per institutional guidelines. 
  6. Support preparation for thesis defense and publication of research outputs.

Qualifications for a PhD supervisor

  1. An earned PhD in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  2. At least three (3) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
  3. Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
  4. Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.

Qualifications for a Masters supervisor

  1. PhD in a relevant field OR Master’s degree with significant research/ professional experience in specialized areas and   demonstration   of supervision of Masters candidates to completion.
  2. At least two (2) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
  3. Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
  4. Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.

Application Requirements

 

  1. Cover letter indicating area(s) of specialization.
  2. Updated CV highlighting supervision experience and publications.
  3. Evidence of publications (DOI links or copies).
  4. Recommendation letters from two referees familiar with the applicant's research and supervision records.
Apply Now

All applicants should:

  1. Apply online through the university website by 3rd December, 2025 and upload: an updated CV (to include full academic details, professional qualifications, and experience, membership with professional bodies, names and addresses of three referees), copies of your ID/Passport, academic certificates and testimonials.

Note that:

  1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  2. Remuneration will be as per the OUK terms.


Prof. Elijah OMWENGA | VICE-CHANCELLOR

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The Open University of Kenya (OUK) is a virtual learning institution deeply committed to advancing education and driving socio-economic growth within Kenya and beyond. Access to higher education has remained a major challenge in Kenya and this has disadvantaged citizens who seek to improve their knowledge, upscale skills and for posterity. Experts have noted that increasing the number of educational institutions so as to match the rate of population growth is an extremely difficult if not impossible solution especially when financial and other resource constraints are considered. Open and Distance Learning approaches, coupled with innovative ICT solutions, have proofed viable alternatives to providing excellent education to millions of people located wherever and whenever by different life circumstances.