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Senior Lecturer (Agricultural Economics)
Laikipia University (LU)
Laikipia·PhD·Closed
At a glance
Senior Lecturer in Agricultural Economics at Laikipia University on a permanent and pensionable appointment. Primarily requires a PhD, with Master's accepted in special cases. Requires at least 3 years' university teaching (or 6 years research/industry), 32 publication points (24 from refereed journals), and supervision of postgraduate students to completion. A significant step up from Lecturer — this role leads curriculum and attracts research funding.
SectorEducation
GradeAC 13
ReferenceLU/AC/1/05/08/EA/SoA/2026
Deadline2026-06-09
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About
Laikipia University is a Public Chartered University near Nyahururu. The Senior Lecturer (Agricultural Economics) leads curriculum development, teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students, undertakes research, and supervises postgraduate students to completion in the School of Agriculture.
Key Responsibilities
•Lead in curriculum development and review process
•Develop appropriate learning and teaching materials
•Participate in the development of research projects to extend knowledge
•Deliver lectures to undergraduates and postgraduate students
•Supervise both postgraduate and undergraduate research works
•Publish in peer-reviewed articles, books and book chapters
•Conduct academic seminars at departmental and school levels
•Provide expertise in the areas of specialization for income generation programs
•Undertake editorial and review tasks in academic journals and books
•Participate in ad hoc and statutory university committees
Requirements
✓An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification [or a Master's degree qualification in special cases] in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university
✓At least three [3] years of continuous teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer or six [6] years research/industry experience
✓A minimum of thirty-two [32] publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four [24] should be from refereed scholarly journals
✓Supervised post-graduate students [at least 3 Master's or 1 PhD and 1 Master's] to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent
✓Registered with the relevant professional body [where applicable]
✓Met the minimum points requirements for this subcategory to qualify for interview for appointment/promotion
✓Ability to utilize Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) systems will be an added advantage
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/1/05/08/EA/SoA/2026. Deadline: Tuesday, 9th June 2026.