LECTURER IN POLITICAL SCIENCE at Pwani University

Pwani University, a Premier University at the Coast situated in the beautiful scenic tourist resort town of
Kilifi is an equal opportunity employer. The University's Mission is to generate, disseminate and apply
knowledge while sustanming excellence in teaching; iearning and research by molding students to
international standards and encouraging and supporting members of staff to undertake research. The
University is seeking to recruit competent and professional staff at the level of Lecturer in Political Sciencе
Grade 12.

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Social Sciences
LECTURER IN POLITICAL SCIENCE GRADE 12 1 POSITION REF: PU/ADV/02/11/2025

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF LECTURER IN POLITICAL SCIENCE GRADE 12
This is a university teaching/research position. Appointment is either on Permanent and Pensionable terms
or on a three (3) year renewable performance-based contract, depending on age, citizenship, or any other
reason. 

REQUIREMENTS
Academic Qualifications
Applicants must have:..
An earned PhD/in Political Science/Government/International Relations, Master of Arts Degree in
Political Science/Government/International Relations and a Bachelor of Arts in Political
Science/Government/International Relations from an accredited and recognized University

Experience
The candidate should:
이 Be a member of relevant professional bodies
Have evidence of contribution to University/Research Institution through activities such as
participation in Departmental management, students' academic /research advising, school or
University/Institutional mectings, comnittee membership and related matters
• Demonstrate community involvement (eg. Member of BOG, SMC etc).

Skills
Applicants should demonstrate
Teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff
• Design and develop academic programmes and curriculum

Publications
Must have published at least two (2) publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Teaching and learning responsibilities
Digital and manual processing of examinations to ensure integrity in the grading of students
• Guidance and counselling of students in order to provide psychosocial support to enable them to
improve on their performance, to instill professional values and encourage confidence to work in
industry Administrative work such as consulting with students in order to mentor to create awareness of
industry, enhance academic performance and ensure proper career selection
Use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to deal with sensitive issues concerning students
and provide support to foster mental stability required for good performance
Respond to pedagogicai and practical chalienges for efficient running of ihe department and
institution
Regular contact liaison with students to teach and provide support
Contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues on academic content and on the
assessment of students work to ensure quality of teaching
Share responsibility in deciding how to deliver modules and assess students to ensure quality of
teaching
Balance competitive pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, knowledge transfer, administrative
demands and deadlines with the help from frontline manager and peers
Engage with continuous professional development to ensure that we update our knowledge.
To maintain discipline in lecture rooms or halls to ensure maximum attention during the lectures.
To prepare students' progress reports to help in decision making of the student.
To lecture in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus.
To prepare teaching or learning materials and schemes of work for smooth running of the semester.
To supervise student work to ensure they are on the right academic track.
To supervise of research project work to guide students in achieving the goals and objectives with
minimum wastage of resources.
To carry out administrative duties to facilitate student attachment coordination, examination
coordination program coordination.
To prepare budget especially for student industrial attachment rrogram for prudent optimum and
prudent utilization of funds.
To supervise students on industrial attachment to ensure relevance in pursuance of the academic
programme.
To prepare course outline to meet local and evolving need.
To be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on their own work and
that of others.

Research and scholarship responsibilities
이 To develop research objectives and proposals for individual or joint research.
To conduct individual and collaborative rescarch projects...
To write up research work for publication.
To seek practical application of research findings.
To make presentations at conferences and/or exhibit work in other appropriate events.
To identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds.
To update knowledge and understanding in field of specialization.
To translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into the course of research.
To seek practical application of research findings.
To write journal articles and books to comply with the policy and regulations.

Community service
To engage with community through training, creation of awareness, sensitization in order to
influence socio-economic development and health promotion.
To translate knowledge into practical oriented solutions that support and solve community or
societal problems.
• To engage with local and international stakeholders to establish linkages and networks in order
to work together for the betterment of communities through research and innovations
To serve as volunteers in various levels in the society to benefit the community to enhance and
promote health and social life in the society by filling the gaps in skills and service delivery due
to labor shortage.

TERMS OF SERVICE
Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff
dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular and
allowances as determined by SRC.

Interested applicants should send four (4) copies of their application for the above positions.
Applications and recommendations letters from referees should be addressed to,

The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi

Application should include an up to date CV, providing details of age, marital status, academic and
professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address, telephone, names and
contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant
certificates and testimonials.

Pwani University is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates and persons living with
disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their National Council for Persons with
Disability (NCPWD) Certificate.
Candidates with foreign qualifications MUST submit a Certificate of Recognition from
Commission of University Education.

The deadline for submitting application is Friday 5th December, 2025 Applications received later than this
date will not be considered.

Please Note that: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Those who had applied earlier need not reapply

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

NO FEE
PWANI UNIVERSITY DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE
RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, OR
APPOINTMENT)