Senior Lecturers, Feb 14, 2025

Daystar University, a leading non-denominational Christian institution committed to academic excellence and the integration of faith and learning, invites applications for the positions listed below. We seek dynamic faculty members who will contribute to our mission of developing Christian servant leaders through rigorous research, teaching, and community engagement.

SENIOR LECTURERS – 3 POSITIONS
The Academic, Research and Student Affairs Division is seeking applicants in the rank  of  Senior Lecturer to join its various Schools and disciplines as listed below:

School of Science Engineering  and Health 

• Department  of Computer Science             –        1 Position
• Department of Science (Public Health)        –        1 Position

School of Arts and Social Sciences 

• Department of Education (Science)            –        1 Position

Required Qualifications for Senior Lecturer:

• An earned a PhD in Education, IT,  Public Health and a Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited university.
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer, with a demonstrable record in research and publication.
• A minimum of 32 publication points as a Lecturer, with at least 24 referred scholarly journals.

Required Experience:

• Proven experience teaching in a hybrid environment (face-to-face and online).
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students’ theses to completion. 
• Strong commitment to mentoring students and faculty in research methodologies.
• Evidence of ability to attract research funding and lead research projects.
• Demonstrated success in interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagements related to research.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the areas of Public Health, Education (Science), and Information Technology.
• Supervise and mentor postgraduate students in their research projects and dissertations.
• Conduct high-quality research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Develop and implement innovative research strategies that align with the University's mission.
• Engage with the academic community and participate in conferences and workshops.
• Contribute to curriculum development and enhancement of research capacity within the University.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a detailed curriculum vitae, a cover letter highlighting their relevant experience and teaching philosophy, and the contact information of three professional referees. Applications should be addressed to the Vice Chancellor and submitted through the Daystar University recruitment portal at recruitment.daystar.ac.ke or via email to recruitment@daystar.ac.ke to reach us not later than 28^th February 2025. Hard copies will not be considered.    

Daystar University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and encourage female candidates to apply.

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