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Lecturer (Sociology of Education)
Laikipia University (LU)
Laikipia·PhD·Closed
At a glance
Lecturer in Sociology of Education at Laikipia University on a permanent and pensionable appointment. Two entry paths: (A) PhD + 2 refereed journal publications, or (B) Master's degree [special cases] + 3 years' university teaching + 24 publication points + active PhD registration. Strong research and publication record is central to this role.
SectorEducation
GradeAC 12
ReferenceLU/AC/1/05/06/EA/SoE/PSYC/2026
Deadline2026-06-09
Posts1
About
Laikipia University is a Public Chartered University near Nyahururu. The Lecturer (Sociology of Education) teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students, conducts research, and provides community service in the School of Education.
Key Responsibilities
•Teach and train in Sociology of Education at undergraduate and graduate levels
•Supervise and mentor both students and staff in the area of specialization
•Lead research/innovation teams in Sociology of Education
•Provide strategic leadership in development, audit and review of academic programs
•Solicit research funds and participate in funded research activities
•Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals
•Create networks, linkages, collaborations and partnerships with local, regional and international organizations
•Develop learning materials and research/innovation products for income generation
•Management and administration of examinations and assessments
Requirements
✓An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university
✓Have published at least two [2] articles in refereed journals (under PhD path)
✓Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body [where applicable] (under PhD path)
✓OR: A Master's degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university [in special cases] with at least three [3] years of teaching experience at the university level or in a research institution or industry
✓A minimum of twenty-four [24] publication points, of which at least sixteen [16] should be from refereed journal papers (under Master's path)
✓Registered with the relevant professional body [where applicable] (under Master's path)
✓Provide evidence of having registered for PhD and indication of progress on the same (under Master's path)
CHAPTER SIX
This role requires Chapter Six compliance — proof is only needed once you're offered the job, not at application time.
How to Apply
Submit five [5] hard copies of application letter with CV and certified certificates to: The Registrar, Administration & Human Capital, Laikipia University, P.O. Box 1100 – 20300, Nyahururu, KENYA. Also submit a running PDF soft copy to recruitment@laikipia.ac.ke. Mark the envelope with the post reference: LU/AC/1/05/06/EA/SoE/PSYC/2026. Deadline: Tuesday, 9th June 2026.