23 Jobs At Taita Taveta University (TTU)

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1. Professor (Grade 15) in Agriculture/Ecology/Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management

2. Senior Lecturer (Grade 13) in Zoology/ Animal Sciences

3. Technologist III (Grade 6) in Agriculture

4. Associate Professor (Grade 14) in Computer Science

5. Senior Lecturer (Grade 13) in Computer Science

6. Associate Professor (Grade 14)/ in Cyber Security

7. Senior Lecturer (Grade 13) in Cyber Security

8. Associate Professor (Grade 14) in Educational Administration

9. Lecturer (Grade 12) in Educational Psychology

10. Tutorial Fellow (Grade 11) - Comparative and International Education

11. Tutorial Fellow (Grade 11) - Philosophy of Education

12. Tutorial Fellow (Grade 11) - Educational Psychology

13. Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) - Transportation Engineering

14. Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) - Public Health Engineering

15. Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) - Structural Engineering

16. Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) - Thermo-Fluids Engineering

17. Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) - Design and Manufacturing Engineering

18. Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) - Materials and Micro-Nano Engineering

19. Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) in Petroleum Engineering

20. Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) - Public Administration and Policy

21. Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) - Maritime and Shipping Management

22. Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) - Tourism Development and Management

23. Administrative Assistant II - 3 Posts

Professor (Grade 15) in Agriculture/Ecology/Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3 years
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training

REF NO. TTU/AC/P/AEN/01/09/2026

Requirements

Candidates for the position of Professor must meet the following criteria:

• Hold an earned PhD or an equivalent qualification in the relevant discipline from an accredited and recognized university.

• Have a minimum of three (3) years of university teaching experience after appointment as an Associate Professor or equivalent, together with research experience.

• Have at least eight (8) publications in refereed journals or a minimum of sixty (60) equivalent publication points earned since attaining Associate Professorship or its equivalent. At least forty-five (45) publication points must be from refereed scholarly journals.

• Have successfully supervised at least five (5) postgraduate students through completion, including at least two (2) doctoral students, while serving as an Associate Professor or equivalent.

• Be registered with the relevant professional body where applicable.

• Have secured research or development funding while serving as an Associate Professor or equivalent.

Senior Lecturer (Grade 13) in Zoology/Animal Sciences

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3–6 years
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Agriculture / Agro-Allied; Education / Teaching / Training

REF. NO. TTU/AC/SL/ZA/01/09/2026

Requirements

Applicants for Senior Lecturer must:

• Possess an earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• Have at least three (3) years of university teaching experience as a Lecturer, or six (6) years of research or industry experience.

• Have published at least four (4) articles in refereed journals or accumulated a minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, with at least twenty-four (24) points coming from refereed scholarly journals.

• Have supervised a minimum of three (3) postgraduate students at Master’s or PhD level to completion while serving as a Lecturer or equivalent.

• Be registered with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Technologist III (Grade 6) in Agriculture

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Diploma, KCSE
Experience: 3–5 years
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Agriculture / Agro-Allied

REF NO: TTU/AD/TIII/01/09/2026

Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification routes:

Diploma Route

• Hold a Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Technology, Farm Management, or a related discipline.

• Have three (3) years of experience working as a Trainee Technologist or in a comparable position.

• Be computer literate.

• Provide a valid Certificate of Good Conduct.

• Demonstrate exemplary performance at work.

Certificate Route

• Possess a Certificate in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Technology, Farm Management, or a related field.

• Hold a KCSE certificate or equivalent qualification.

• Have five (5) years of experience as a Trainee Technologist or in a comparable position.

• Demonstrated technical expertise in crop production, horticulture, greenhouse management, irrigation systems, nursery management, pest management and control, dryland farming, climate-smart agriculture, and agribusiness will be highly desirable. Applicants should be capable of supporting commercial agricultural production, practical student training, research trials, and community outreach programmes.

• Be computer literate.

• Provide a valid Certificate of Good Conduct.

• Demonstrate exemplary work performance.

Associate Professor (Grade 14) in Computer Science

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3–6 years
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training; ICT / Computer

REF NO. TTU/AC/AP/CS/01/09/2026

Job Summary

The position provides academic and strategic leadership in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. The successful candidate will contribute to knowledge advancement through quality research, oversee and deliver academic programmes, supervise postgraduate students, mentor academic staff, attract research funding, and participate in university governance and institutional development.

Requirements

• Hold an earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant discipline from an accredited and recognized university.

• Have at least three (3) years of university teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer, or six (6) years of research or industry experience or equivalent.

• Have at least six (6) refereed journal articles or a cumulative minimum of forty-eight (48) equivalent publication points since appointment as Senior Lecturer, with at least thirty-six (36) points from refereed scholarly journals.

• Have supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including at least one doctoral student, while serving as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent.

• Be registered with the relevant professional body where applicable.

• Have secured research or development funding as a Senior Lecturer or Senior Research Fellow.

Senior Lecturer (Grade 13) in Computer Science

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3–6 years
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training; ICT / Computer

REF. NO. TTU/AC/SL/CS/01/09/2026

Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• Minimum of three (3) years of university teaching experience as a Lecturer, or six (6) years of research/industry experience.

• At least four (4) refereed journal articles or thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, including at least twenty-four (24) points from refereed scholarly journals.

• Completion of supervision for at least three (3) postgraduate students at Master’s or PhD level as a Lecturer or equivalent.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Associate Professor (Grade 14) in Cyber Security

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3–6 years
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training; ICT / Computer

REF NO. TTU/AC/AP/CY/01/09/2026

Job Summary

The Associate Professor will provide academic and strategic direction across teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. The role involves advancing research, overseeing academic programmes, supervising postgraduate learners, mentoring staff, attracting research funding, contributing to university governance, and supporting institutional academic excellence.

Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• At least three (3) years of university teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer, or six (6) years of research/industry experience or equivalent.

• Minimum of six (6) refereed journal articles or forty-eight (48) equivalent publication points since appointment as Senior Lecturer, with at least thirty-six (36) points from refereed scholarly journals.

• Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including at least one doctoral student, as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

• Demonstrated ability to attract research or development funding as a Senior Lecturer or Senior Research Fellow.

Senior Lecturer (Grade 13) in Cyber Security

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 3–6 years
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training; ICT / Computer

REF. NO. TTU/AC/SL/CY/01/09/2026

Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant discipline from an accredited and recognized university.

• At least three (3) years of university-level teaching experience as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience.

• Minimum of four (4) refereed journal articles or thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, including at least twenty-four (24) points from refereed scholarly journals.

• Successful supervision of at least three (3) postgraduate students at Master’s or PhD level as a Lecturer or equivalent.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Associate Professor (Grade 14) in Educational Administration

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3–6 years
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training

REF NO. TTU/AC/AP/EA/01/09/2026

Job Summary

The role involves providing strategic and academic leadership in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. Responsibilities include advancing scholarly knowledge, overseeing academic programmes, supervising postgraduate students, mentoring staff, attracting research funding, contributing to university governance, and promoting academic standards and institutional growth.

Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• At least three (3) years of university teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer, or six (6) years of research/industry experience or equivalent.

• Minimum of six (6) refereed journal articles or forty-eight (48) equivalent publication points since appointment as Senior Lecturer, of which at least thirty-six (36) points must be from refereed scholarly journals.

• Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including one doctoral student, as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

• Demonstrated success in attracting research or development funding as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow.

Lecturer (Grade 12) in Educational Psychology

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Experience: Not specified
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training

REF. NO. TTU/AC/L/EP/01/09/2026

Job Summary

The Lecturer will contribute to teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. The role includes delivering quality instruction, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students, conducting research, pursuing research funding, supporting curriculum development, mentoring junior academic staff, building partnerships, and contributing to academic quality and the university’s strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• At least three (3) articles published in refereed journals or a minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, with at least sixteen (16) points coming from refereed journal papers.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Tutorial Fellow (Grade 11) – Comparative and International Education

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: Not specified
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training

REF. NO. TTU/AC/TF/01/09/2026

Job Summary

The position involves teaching undergraduate students, assisting with postgraduate supervision when required, undertaking relevant research and scholarly activities, participating in curriculum development and review, and contributing to departmental and community service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree qualifications in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• Must be registered or eligible for registration in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent doctoral programme.

• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Tutorial Fellow (Grade 11) – Philosophy of Education

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: Not specified
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training

REF. NO. TTU/AC/TF/02/09/2026

Job Summary

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate students, assist in postgraduate supervision where necessary, undertake research and contribute to scholarly publications, participate in curriculum development and review, and engage in departmental and community service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree qualifications in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• Registration or eligibility for registration in a PhD or equivalent doctoral programme.

• Registration or eligibility for registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Tutorial Fellow (Grade 11) – Educational Psychology

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: Not specified
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training

REF. NO. TTU/AC/TF/03/09/2026

Job Summary

The role involves providing undergraduate teaching, supporting postgraduate supervision when required, undertaking research and contributing to scholarly work, participating in curriculum development and review, and taking part in departmental and community service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree qualifications in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• Must be registered or registerable for a PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification.

• Must be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) – Transportation Engineering

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3–6 years
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training; Engineering / Technical

REF. NO. TTU/AC/CEE/01/09/2026

Job Summary

The position provides academic leadership through teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. It involves quality instruction, supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, research, research funding, curriculum development, mentoring junior academic staff, collaborative partnerships, and contributions to academic quality and institutional objectives.

Lecturer Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• Minimum of three (3) refereed journal articles or twenty-four (24) publication points, including at least sixteen (16) points from refereed journal papers.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• At least three (3) years of university teaching experience as a Lecturer, or six (6) years of research/industry experience.

• At least four (4) refereed journal articles or thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, with at least twenty-four (24) points from refereed scholarly journals.

• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students at Master’s or PhD level to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) – Public Health Engineering

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3–6 years
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training

REF. NO. TTU/AC/CEE/02/09/2026

Job Summary

The successful candidate will provide academic leadership in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. Duties include teaching, undergraduate and postgraduate supervision, research, securing research funding, curriculum development, mentoring junior academics, fostering partnerships, and contributing to academic quality and institutional development.

Lecturer Requirements

• Hold an earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant discipline from an accredited and recognized university.

• Have at least three (3) refereed journal articles or twenty-four (24) publication points, including a minimum of sixteen (16) points from refereed journal papers.

• Be registered with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer Requirements

• Hold an earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant discipline from an accredited and recognized university.

• Have three (3) years of university teaching experience as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience.

• Have at least four (4) refereed journal articles or thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, with at least twenty-four (24) points from refereed scholarly journals.

• Have supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students at Master’s or PhD level to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.

• Be registered with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) – Structural Engineering

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3–6 years
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training; Engineering / Technical

REF. NO. TTU/AC/CEE/03/09/2026

Job Summary

This position provides academic leadership in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. It covers undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision, research activities, research funding, curriculum work, staff mentoring, collaborative initiatives, and contributions to academic standards and university development.

Lecturer Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• Minimum of three (3) refereed journal articles or twenty-four (24) publication points, with at least sixteen (16) points from refereed journal papers.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• At least three (3) years of university teaching experience as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience.

• Minimum of four (4) refereed journal articles or thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, including at least twenty-four (24) points from refereed scholarly journals.

• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students at Master’s or PhD level to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) – Thermo-Fluids Engineering

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3–6 years
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training; Engineering / Technical

REF. NO. TTU/AC/ME/01/09/2026

Job Summary

The role provides academic leadership across teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. The successful candidate will deliver and supervise academic programmes, conduct research, seek research funding, contribute to curriculum development, mentor junior staff, develop partnerships, and support academic quality and institutional growth.

Lecturer Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• At least three (3) refereed journal articles or twenty-four (24) publication points, with a minimum of sixteen (16) points from refereed journal papers.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• At least three (3) years of university teaching experience as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience.

• At least four (4) refereed journal articles or thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, with at least twenty-four (24) points from refereed scholarly journals.

• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students at Master’s or PhD level to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) – Design and Manufacturing Engineering

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3–6 years
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training; Engineering / Technical

REF. NO. TTU/AC/ME/02/09/2026

Job Summary

The successful candidate will provide academic leadership in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. Responsibilities encompass academic delivery, undergraduate and postgraduate supervision, research, securing funding, curriculum development, junior staff mentoring, collaborative partnerships, and contributions to academic quality and institutional advancement.

Lecturer Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• Minimum of three (3) refereed journal articles or twenty-four (24) publication points, with at least sixteen (16) points from refereed journal papers.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• At least three (3) years of university teaching experience as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience.

• At least four (4) refereed journal articles or thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, including at least twenty-four (24) points from refereed scholarly journals.

• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students at Master’s or PhD level to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) – Materials and Micro-Nano Engineering

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3–6 years
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training; Engineering / Technical

REF. NO. TTU/AC/ME/03/09/2026

Job Summary

The position focuses on academic leadership in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. It includes teaching and supervising students, conducting research, pursuing research funding, supporting curriculum development, mentoring junior academic staff, establishing collaborations, and contributing to academic quality and institutional growth.

Lecturer Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant discipline from an accredited and recognized university.

• At least three (3) refereed journal articles or twenty-four (24) publication points, with at least sixteen (16) points from refereed journal papers.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant discipline from an accredited and recognized university.

• Minimum of three (3) years of university teaching experience as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience.

• At least four (4) refereed journal articles or thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, including at least twenty-four (24) points from refereed scholarly journals.

• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students at Master’s or PhD level to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) in Petroleum Engineering

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3–6 years
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training; Engineering / Technical

REF. NO. TTU/AC/PE/01/09/2026

Job Summary

The position offers academic leadership in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. Key areas include teaching and student supervision, research, research funding, curriculum development, mentoring junior academic staff, partnership development, and support for academic standards and university strategic goals.

Lecturer Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• At least three (3) refereed journal articles or twenty-four (24) publication points, including at least sixteen (16) points from refereed journal papers.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• At least three (3) years of university teaching experience as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience.

• At least four (4) refereed journal articles or thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.

• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students at Master’s or PhD level to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) – Public Administration and Policy

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3–6 years
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training

REF. NO. TTU/AC/PAP/01/09/2026

Job Summary

The role provides academic leadership in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. It involves quality teaching, supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, research and research funding activities, curriculum development, mentoring junior academic staff, collaborative partnerships, and participation in academic quality and institutional development.

Lecturer Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• At least three (3) articles in refereed journals or twenty-four (24) publication points, with at least sixteen (16) points from refereed journal papers.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• At least three (3) years of university teaching experience as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience.

• At least four (4) refereed journal articles or thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, with at least twenty-four (24) points from refereed scholarly journals.

• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students at Master’s or PhD level to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) – Maritime and Shipping Management

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3–6 years
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training; Shipping and Maritime

REF. NO. TTU/AC/MS/02/09/2026

Job Summary

The position provides academic leadership in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. It includes delivering quality instruction, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students, undertaking research, securing funding, developing and reviewing curricula, mentoring junior academics, building partnerships, and contributing to academic quality and institutional objectives.

Lecturer Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• Minimum of three (3) refereed journal articles or twenty-four (24) publication points, including at least sixteen (16) points from refereed journal papers.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• At least three (3) years of university teaching experience as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience.

• At least four (4) refereed journal articles or thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, with at least twenty-four (24) points from refereed scholarly journals.

• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students at Master’s or PhD level to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) – Tourism Development and Management

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3–6 years
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training; Travels and Tours

REF. NO. TTU/AC/TDM/01/09/2026

Job Summary

The position provides academic leadership in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. Responsibilities include teaching, undergraduate and postgraduate supervision, research, research funding, curriculum development, mentoring junior academic staff, developing partnerships, and supporting academic quality and institutional growth.

Lecturer Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• At least three (3) refereed journal articles or twenty-four (24) publication points, with at least sixteen (16) points from refereed journal papers.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Senior Lecturer Requirements

• Earned PhD or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

• Minimum of three (3) years of university teaching experience as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience.

• At least four (4) refereed journal articles or thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, with at least twenty-four (24) points from refereed scholarly journals.

• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students at Master’s or PhD level to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.

• Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable.

Administrative Assistant II – 3 Posts

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: Not specified
Location: Taita Taveta
Job Field: Administration / Facilities

REF NO. TTU/AD/AAII/03/09/2026

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or another relevant field from a recognized institution.

• Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge and demonstrable experience in student admissions, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, examination administration, student records management, meeting coordination, international relations, Council/Board secretarial functions, and monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.

• Good understanding of modern management practices and techniques.

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.

• Computer literacy.

Application

TERMS OF SERVICE The Terms of Service for the positions shall be on Permanent and Pensionable Terms. However, the Terms of Service for the Position of Tutorial Fellow shall be on a three (3) year contract renewable once, subject to performance and progress in attainment of a PhD, for additional three years during which time he/she should have obtained a PhD. The successful candidates will be entitled to applicable allowances as approved by the University Council.

HOW TO APPLY

• Send soft copy application to the email address: dvc-afp@ttu.ac.ke

• Send one (1) hard copy of the application addressed to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Planning) in the address provided below, accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae (with your telephone number and email address), copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

• Applicants should specify the position applied for and quote the reference number on both the envelope and the application letter.

• The application, in the prescribed modes, must be received by 28TH September, 2026.

• Recommendations from two (2) referees should be sent separately to the address below:

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance & Planning)
Taita Taveta University
P. O. Box 635 – (80300), VOI
Email: dvc-afp@ttu.ac.ke