Lecturer

Accounting
Reference Number: ACAD/013/11/2025
Full-Time
Deadline
06 Feb 2026
Grade
Grade
12
Open Posts
Posts
1

Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Conduct research, publish findings, and mentor students to meet University goals;
  2. Create innovative research proposals to secure funding and elevate student research opportunities;
  3. Produce scholarly publications to enhance professional growth and University research ranking;
  4. Advocate for innovative teaching methods both locally and globally;
  5. Lead research projects addressing community challenges and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration;
  6. Secure research funding and provide high-quality supervision for students;
  7. Design and implement curriculum for industry-ready graduates;
  8. Organize practical learning experiences and supervise Teaching Assistants;
  9. Set and moderate examinations to ensure quality academic standards;
  10. Provide individualized support to improve student performance and address their needs;
  11. Engage students in critical thinking and meaningful discourse;
  12. Undertake consultancies and showcase innovations to enhance the University's reputation;
  13. Establish collaborative partnerships for resource mobilization and community engagement;
  14. Present research findings internationally and contribute to societal development through volunteerism;
  15. Contribute to University management, administrative processes, and student well-being.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment, one MUST have:
  1. An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
  2. Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years, three (3) of which in the Grade of Tutorial Fellow/ Junior Research Fellow in the relevant field;
  3. A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers and;
  4. Registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
  5. In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields.
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Note

Open University of Kenya (OUK) is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of either gender, youths, persons living with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit their applications so as to be received on or before 6th February, 2026.

All applications should be addressed to The Vice-Chancellor, Open University of Kenya, P.O. Box 2440-00606, Nairobi, Kenya and MUST be submitted online through the link provided at the University website and as per the instructions therein.