Daystar University is a chartered interdenominational and evangelical Christian University.
Its mission is the development of Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God’s kingdom in Africa and the world.
We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions.
Applicants to these positions must be committed Christians, who show evidence of involvement in their local churches.
School of Business and Economics
Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management
Requirements
- Ph. D. (or any other relevant Doctorate degree) with three years teaching experience as lecturer or relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in any two of the following: research and publications (at least three articles in a refereed journal or two chapters in books published by recognized publishers)
- Must have experience in curriculum development and thesis supervision
- Must have made a demonstrable contribution in his or her field of expertise; community engagement.
- Administrative experience, such as serving as an HOD or dean is an added advantage.
School of Human and Social Science
Associate Professor in Community Development or Psychology
Requirements
- Ph D degree in Development Studies or psychology.
- At least four (4) years teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer at University level
- Applicants must have published at least four (4) book chapters.
Responsibilities
The applicant should be able to teach in the following areas; Development Administration; Community Development, Participatory Development , Project Management, Development Administration, Planning monitoring &Evaluation and Appropriate Technology.
The successful applicant will be expected to conduct research, publish and teach development classes for both undergraduate and postgraduate students and provide leadership in his/her area of specialization.
Senior Lecturer in Community Development
Requirements:
- Ph. D. (or Doctorate) with three years teaching experience as lecturer or relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in any two of the following: research and publications (at least three articles in refereed journals or two chapters in books published by recognized publishers)
- Must have participated in curriculum development and thesis supervision
- Must have made a demonstrable contribution in his or her field of expertise through community engagement.
- Those with administrative experience, such as serving as an HOD or dean have an added advantage
Responsibilities
- teach relevant courses at postgraduate/ undergraduate level;
- set, moderate, assess and effectively manage university examinations;
- participate in design and evaluation of curriculum;
- Conduct and implement academic research in relevant area
- Effectively manage and mentor students in the Programme.
School of Science, Engineering and Health
Senior Lecturer in Electronic Engineering
Requirements:
- Holder of PhD in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or have a MSC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering with five (5) years teaching experience in an institution of higher learning.
- Be able to teach a number of courses in Electronic Engineering.
- Be a registered engineer with the Engineering Registration Board of Kenya
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have responsibility of;
- overseeing the detailed development of the Electronic Engineering program;
- establishing the budget for the startup;
- overseeing the procurement of the relevant equipment and software;
- establishing the laboratories;
- teach relevant courses at undergraduate level
- set, moderate, assess and effectively manage university examinations;
- participate in design and evaluation of curriculum;
- Identifying part time lecturers to teach in the program.
Lecturer in Computer Science
Qualifications
- Applicant must be a Master’s degree in Computer Studies/IT.
- First Degree Must be a computer Science or has computing components
- Has more than three (3) years teaching experience at University level.
- Show evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
- Show evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
Responsibilities
- Successful candidates will be expected to teach Computer Science courses at the undergraduate level
- Set, moderate, assess and effectively manage university examinations
- Participate in design and evaluation of curriculum.
- Effectively manage and mentor students in Computer Science Programme.
Lecturer in Mathematics
Requirements
- Holder of PhD in Mathematics or be a holder of MSC in Mathematics with five (5) years teaching experience in an institution of higher education.
- Be a Christian, actively involved in the church or Christian community
- Holders of PhD and M.sc in Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science are particularly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have responsibility of;
- Teaching of mathematics courses to undergraduate students
- Participate in the implementation of the Mathematics major
- Mentoring of students by living a life that integrates their faith with scholarship
- Assist the identification of the relevant equipment and software in the teaching of Mathematics
- Assist in mentoring of the part time lecturers who may teach in the program.
- Serve the wider community of Daystar and without Daystar.
Lecturer in Nursing (Reproductive Health/ Midwifery)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach Reproductive and Community Health Nursing.
- Set, moderate, assess and effectively manage university examinations.
- Develop, plan, implement and review of nursing curricula.
- Effectively manage and mentor students in the nursing programme.
- Carry out clinical assessments of the students in reproductive and community health in clinical settings.
- Carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements
- A Master’s degree in Reproductive Health or a related Nursing field with at least five years of teaching Reproductive health nursing in a recognized University.
- Hold a valid practice license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
- Be a committed Christian with a strong desire to serve Jesus Christ through teaching.
- Be self-motivated and willing to serve.
- Be experienced in curriculum development.
- Published at least three journal articles in peer reviewed journals since the last promotion.
- Be computer proficient.
School of Communication, Language and Performing Arts
Senior Lecturer in Electronic Media
Requirements
- Ph. D. (or any other relevant Doctorate degree) with three years teaching experience as lecturer or relevant work experience,
- Demonstrated experience in any two of the following: research and publications (at least three articles in refereed journals or two chapters in books published by recognized publishers.
- Must have participated in curriculum development and thesis supervision
- Must have made a demonstrable contribution in his or her field of expertise through community engagement.
- Those with administrative experience, such as serving as an HOD or dean have an added advantage.
Responsibilities
- Successful candidates will be expected to teach Electronic media courses at the postgraduate / undergraduate level
- Set, moderate, assess and effectively manage university examinations
- Participate in design and evaluation of curriculum.
- Effectively manage and mentor students in Electronic media Programme.
Senior Lecturer in Development Communication
Requirements
- Ph. D. (or Doctorate) with three years teaching experience as lecturer or relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in any two of the following: research and publications (at least three articles in a refereed journal or two chapters in books),curriculum development and thesis supervision
- Having made a demonstrable contribution in his or her field of expertise; community engagement.
- Having administrative experience, such as serving as an HOD or dean is an added advantage.
Responsibilities
- Successful candidates will be expected to teach Development communication courses at the postgraduate level
- Set, moderate, assess and effectively manage university examinations
- Participate in design and evaluation of curriculum.
- Conduct and implement research project and publications
- Effectively manage and mentor students in the Communication program
Senior Lecturer, English (Linguistics)
Requirements
- Ph. D. (or Doctorate) in Linguistics with three years teaching experience as lecturer or relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in any two of the following: research and publications (at least three articles in a refereed journal or two chapters in books),curriculum development and thesis supervision
- Having made a demonstrable contribution in his or her field of expertise; community engagement.
- Having administrative experience, such as serving as an HOD or dean is an added advantage.
Responsibilities
- Successful candidates will be expected to teach English (Linguistic) courses at the undergraduate level
- Set, moderate, assess and effectively manage university examinations
- Participate in design and evaluation of curriculum.
- Conduct and implement research project and publications
- Effectively manage and mentor students in the performing Arts program
Human Resource Department
Assistant Human Resources Officer
Responsibilities
- Facilitate recruitment and selection process.
- Facilitate induction programmes
- Facilitate staff medical scheme and other staff insurance.
- Maintain and Update the staff establishment
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations such as NSSF and NHIF
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences in Human Resource, Commerce with three (3) years’ experience in Human Resources and Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management.
- Progressive and proven experience in recruitment process, including variety of recruitment techniques.
- Must have a thorough understanding of the labour laws
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Be creative, proactive and have the ability to make decisions at their level.
- Mature personality with capacity of handling confidential matters
- High honesty and integrity
- Able to work under minimum supervision.
- Those with training or experience in legal matters will have an added advantage.
Those interested in this challenging and rewarding positions should submit their applications, testimonials and detailed CV with names and contacts of 3 referees to the address below on or before 25th October, 2011
The Vice- Chancellor,
Daystar University
P.O. Box 44400 – 00100,
Nairobi.
Email: recruitment@daystar.ac.ke
Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted
