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Our client, a premier institution of higher learning based in Nairobi, renowned for its commitment to teaching, research, and community service, is seeking to recruit qualified and dynamic individuals to fill the position of 
Lecturer – Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Job Purpose

The job holder will be responsible for teaching and doing research on Criminology and Criminal Justice courses. The lecturer will also undertake duties in the school and departmental committees and support student projects and University activities in line with academic goals.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the Chair of the Department from time to time.
• Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests.
• Assist in developing learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and refer them to support services as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.
• Participate in supervising and assisting undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research work.
• Carry out research and produce publications, as well as other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed during performance contracting.
• Participate in writing research proposals and applying for research grants.
• Contribute and participate in the development of departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counselling.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University-wide working groups or committees as and when requested to do so.
• Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills.
• Maintain proper records of students' examinations, assignments, and continuous assessment tests, and ensure they are keyed in the examination records management system on time.
• Attend departmental, Faculty and University-wide meetings with other staff Members.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Academic Qualifications & Work Experience

• Must have a PhD in Criminology or PhD in Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited/recognised institution.
• Must have a Masters in Criminology and Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited/recognised institution.
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and progressive teaching experience at the university level or in research/industry.
• A minimum of two (2) high-quality publications in refereed journals.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

Other Skills and Competencies

• Highly effective oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence of high self-motivation and ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload.
• Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to working within the principles of integrity, culture, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to understand and manage the teaching process with excellent class management skills.
• Teamwork skills.

How to Apply:

If you believe you meet the role specifications and can clearly demonstrate your abilities for the role, 
please submit your application on our website.

Application Guidelines:

• Document Submission
  : Applicants must 
  merge their CV and all relevant certificates
   into 
  a single PDF document
   before uploading.
• Required Information
  : The application must include details of the current position, current remuneration, and comprehensive contact information.

Email or hard copy applications WILL NOT be accepted.

All applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment portal to be considered, and your application must be received by not later than 
15th September, 2025.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to diversity, inclusion and gender equality. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.