13 Vacant Positions at Laikipia University

Posted: September 15, 2026

Deadline: October 2, 2026

Laikipia University has advertised vacant positions across various academic and professional areas.

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1. University Librarian

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA, PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 5 years
Location: Laikipia
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for library planning, budgeting, and staffing in consultation with the Human Capital office as well as the office responsible for infrastructural development.
• Be responsible for development and implementation of library policies.
• Coordinate all the library services in the University.
• Acquire and conserve library research materials by ensuring that the library is a viable repository of current academic materials and other reading materials of scholarly value.
• Be responsible for the organization and operation of library services.
• Adopt, maintain and ensure compliance with library standards.
• Manage the provision of conducive reading space for library users.
• Establish and facilitate the use of e-Library.
• Perform such other duties as may be delegated or assigned by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic, Research and Student Affairs.
• Facilitate the networking and exchange of materials with other libraries locally and internationally.
• Make proposals for acquisition and conservation of library research materials.
• Promote provision of library support services.
• Be responsible for setting technical standards for all branches of the University’s library, providing the necessary centralized services and their co-ordination.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

• Have a Doctorate degree in Library and Information Sciences or a related field from recognized institutions.
• Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in the relevant field with three (3) Publications since the last promotion plus five (5) years’ experience as Senior Librarian.
• Be a member of at least one recognized professional body.
• Be computer literate with demonstrable practical experience.
• Demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadership, coordination and organization at top management.

2. Associate Professor

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: PhD/Fellowship
Location: Laikipia
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leads in the curriculum development and review process.
• Develops appropriate learning and teaching materials to ensure effective delivery of the subject matter.
• Leads in the development of research projects to extend knowledge of the relevant subject area.
• Provides leadership in the provision of service to the community and the profession.
• Leads in the discussion of examination results in departments, schools and senate (where applicable) to ensure effectiveness and general improved performance for each course.
• Provides expert opinion in the areas of specialization for income generation projects at the University, national and international levels.
• Prepares and delivers course outline, material and content to students.
• Delivers lectures to undergraduate and post graduate students for knowledge acquisition and attainment of degrees.
• Conducts continuous evaluation of student’s course work to determine effectiveness of delivery of teaching and assess students’ performance.
• Maintains accurate records of students’ attendance, assignments and continuous assessments for accountability and advising students on academic improvement strategy.
• Leads in the innovation of activities and intellectual property in area of specialization.
• Oversees undertaking of academic consultancies.
• Undertakes editorial and review tasks in academic journals, books and book chapters.
• Conducts internal moderation of exams.
• Serves as patron to academic club’s/student organizations.
• Participates in ad hoc and statutory university committees.
• Develops research projects to extend knowledge in the relevant subject area.
• Undertakes well-funded research and publishes peer-reviewed articles, books and book chapters.
• Leads in the translation and implementation of knowledge into practice.
• Assesses student’s performance and prepares students progress reports to help in decision making in regard to the academic progress of the students in question.
• Leads academic seminars at departmental, school and inter-university levels.
• Organizes learned conferences, symposia and workshops in the area of specializations.
• Supervises both postgraduate and undergraduate research works.
• Attends school and departmental meetings for proper management of the University.
• Undertakes placement and supervises students on industrial attachment, teaching practice and internship.
• Keeps prudent tabs on emerging developments in both research and teaching in the specific subject area.
• Other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
• Have a minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer or industry experience, of which at least thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including at least one (1) doctoral student.
• Registration for a Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
• Registration or be registerable by a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer.
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
• Served in the Grade of Senior Lecturer or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years.

3. Senior Lecturer

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA, PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3 years
Location: Laikipia
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leads in curriculum development and review process.
• Develops appropriate learning and teaching materials to ensure effective delivery of the subject matter.
• Participates in the development of research projects to extend knowledge in the relevant subject area.
• Participates in the provision of service to the community and the profession.
• Participates in the translation and implementation of knowledge into practice.
• Participates in discussion on examination results in departments, schools and senate (where applicable) to ensure effectiveness and general improved performance for each course.
• Provides expertise in the areas of specialization for income generation programs for the university.
• Prepares and delivers course outlines material, content to students.
• Delivers lectures to undergraduates and postgraduate students for knowledge acquisition and the attainment of degrees.
• Conducts continual evaluation of students’ course work to determine effectiveness of delivery of teaching and assess students’ performance.
• Maintains accurate records of students’ attendance, assignments and continuous assessments for accountability and advising students on academic improvement strategy.
• Generates innovation activities and intellectual property in area of specialization.
• Undertakes academic consultancies.
• Develops research projects to extend knowledge of the relevant subject area.
• Undertakes publishing in peer-reviewed articles, books and book chapters.
• Assesses students’ performance and prepare students’ progress reports to help in decision making in regard to the academic progress of the students in question.
• Conducts academic seminars at departmental and school levels.
• Attends senate (where applicable), school, departmental meetings for proper management of the University.
• Participates in learned conferences, symposia and workshops in the area of specializations.
• Supervises both postgraduate and undergraduate research works.
• Undertakes placement and supervision of students on industrial attachment, teaching practice and internship.
• Keeps up-to-date with current developments in innovation, research and teaching in the specific subject area.
• Undertakes editorial and review tasks in academic journals, books and book chapters.
• Conducts internal moderation of exams.
• Serves as patron to academic clubs’/student organizations.
• Participates in ad hoc and statutory university committees.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
• Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
• Have a minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a lecturer or equivalent.
• Registration for a Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
• Registration or be registerable by a reputable professional body will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
• Served in the Grade of Lecturer or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years.

4. Lecturer (ECDE)

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA, PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3 years
Location: Laikipia
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in curriculum development and review process.
• Develops appropriate learning and teaching materials to ensure effective delivery of the subject matter to students.
• Assists in the development of research projects to extend knowledge of the relevant subject area.
• Participates in the provision of service to the community and the profession.
• Participates in learned conferences, symposia and workshops in the area of specializations.
• Participates in the translation and implementation of knowledge into practice.
• Participates in discussion on examination results in department and school to ensure effectiveness and general improved performance for each course.
• Prepares and delivers course outlines, material to students.
• Delivers lectures to undergraduates and postgraduate students for knowledge acquisition.
• Conducts continual evaluation of students’ course work and assignments to determine effectiveness of delivery of teaching.
• Maintains accurate records of students’ attendance, assignments and continuous assessments for accountability and advising students on academic improvement strategy.
• Participates in academic consultancies.
• Participates in the development of research projects to extend knowledge of the relevant subject area.
• Undertakes research and publishes peer-reviewed articles, books and book chapters.
• Undertakes academic editorial and review tasks in journals, books and book chapters.
• Assesses students’ performance and prepares students’ progress reports to help in decision making in regards to the academic progress of the affected students.
• Conducts internal moderation of exams.
• Conducts academic seminars at departmental and school levels.
• Supervises both postgraduate and undergraduate research works.
• Undertakes placement and supervise students on industrial attachment, teaching practice and internship.
• Attends school and departmental meetings for proper management of the University.
• Plans and undertakes field trips in order to promote industry-university linkages.
• Serves as patron to academic clubs and student organizations.
• Participates in ad hoc and statutory university committees.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

• Be in possession of a Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited or recognized University in the relevant field and possession of a Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees in related area of specialization. OR
• Master’s degree (in special cases) from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
• Registration for a Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
• Have a minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers.
• Possession of a Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees in related area of specialization.
• Registration or be registerable by a professional body (where applicable).
• Must have served in the Grade of Tutorial Fellow or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years.

5. Lecturer (Sports Science)

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA, PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3 years
Location: Laikipia
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training, Sports, Fitness and Personal Care

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in curriculum development and review process.
• Develops appropriate learning and teaching materials to ensure effective delivery of the subject matter to students.
• Assists in the development of research projects to extend knowledge of the relevant subject area.
• Participates in the provision of service to the community and the profession.
• Participates in learned conferences, symposia and workshops in the area of specializations.
• Participates in the translation and implementation of knowledge into practice.
• Participates in discussion on examination results in department and school to ensure effectiveness and general improved performance for each course.
• Prepares and delivers course outlines, material to students.
• Delivers lectures to undergraduates and postgraduate students for knowledge acquisition.
• Conducts continual evaluation of students’ course work and assignments to determine effectiveness of delivery of teaching.
• Maintains accurate records of students’ attendance, assignments and continuous assessments for accountability and advising students on academic improvement strategy.
• Participates in academic consultancies.
• Participates in the development of research projects to extend knowledge of the relevant subject area.
• Undertakes research and publishes peer-reviewed articles, books and book chapters.
• Undertakes academic editorial and review tasks in journals, books and book chapters.
• Assesses students’ performance and prepares students’ progress reports to help in decision making in regards to the academic progress of the affected students.
• Conducts internal moderation of exams.
• Conducts academic seminars at departmental and school levels.
• Supervises both postgraduate and undergraduate research works.
• Undertakes placement and supervise students on industrial attachment, teaching practice and internship.
• Attends school and departmental meetings for proper management of the University.
• Plans and undertakes field trips in order to promote industry-university linkages.
• Serves as patron to academic clubs and student organizations.
• Participates in ad hoc and statutory university committees.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

• Be in possession of a Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited or recognized University in the relevant field and possession of a Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees in related area of specialization. OR
• Master’s degree (in special cases) from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
• Registration for a Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
• Have a minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers.
• Possession of a Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees in related area of specialization.
• Registration or be registerable by a professional body (where applicable).
• Must have served in the Grade of Tutorial Fellow or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years.

6. Technologist II (Curriculum)

Job Type: Contract, Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 3 years
Location: Laikipia
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Preparation of practical classes and courses and keeping of student records e.g. attendance, practical allocations and loss and breakage records.
• Ensure that all the equipment, supplies, and bench solutions are available.
• Assist in student projects and research activities.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field or Higher diploma from recognized institution Computer literacy.
• Exemplary work performance.
• Three (3) year experience as Technologist III.

7. Technologist III (Curriculum)

Job Type: Contract, Full Time
Qualification: Diploma
Experience: 3 years
Location: Laikipia
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Preparation of practical classes and courses and keeping of student records e.g. attendance, practical allocations and loss and breakage records.
• Ensure that all the equipment, supplies, and bench solutions are available.
• Assist in student projects and research activities.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Immediate Supervisor.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

• Diploma in the relevant field from recognized institution.
• Computer literacy.
• Exemplary work performance.
• Three (3) years’ experience as Senior Technician.

8. Technologist III (Cartography and Survey)

Job Type: Contract, Full Time
Qualification: Diploma
Experience: 3 years
Location: Laikipia
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Preparation of practical classes and courses and keeping of student records e.g. attendance, practical allocations and loss and breakage records.
• Ensure that all the equipment, supplies, and bench solutions are available.
• Assist in student projects and research activities.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Immediate Supervisor.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

• Diploma in the relevant field from recognized institution.
• Computer literacy.
• Exemplary work performance.
• Three (3) years’ experience as Senior Technician.

9. Lecturer (Geography)

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA, PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3 years
Location: Laikipia
Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training, Science

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in curriculum development and review process.
• Develops appropriate learning and teaching materials to ensure effective delivery of the subject matter to students.
• Assists in the development of research projects to extend knowledge of the relevant subject area.
• Participates in the provision of service to the community and the profession.
• Participates in learned conferences, symposia and workshops in the area of specializations.
• Participates in the translation and implementation of knowledge into practice.
• Participates in discussion on examination results in department and school to ensure effectiveness and general improved performance for each course.
• Prepares and delivers course outlines, material to students.
• Delivers lectures to undergraduates and postgraduate students for knowledge acquisition.
• Conducts continual evaluation of students’ course work and assignments to determine effectiveness of delivery of teaching.
• Maintains accurate records of students’ attendance, assignments and continuous assessments for accountability and advising students on academic improvement strategy.
• Participates in academic consultancies.
• Participates in the development of research projects to extend knowledge of the relevant subject area.
• Undertakes research and publishes peer-reviewed articles, books and book chapters.
• Undertakes academic editorial and review tasks in journals, books and book chapters.
• Assesses students’ performance and prepares students’ progress reports to help in decision making in regards to the academic progress of the affected students.
• Conducts internal moderation of exams.
• Conducts academic seminars at departmental and school levels.
• Supervises both postgraduate and undergraduate research works.
• Undertakes placement and supervise students on industrial attachment, teaching practice and internship.
• Attends school and departmental meetings for proper management of the University.
• Plans and undertakes field trips in order to promote industry-university linkages.
• Serves as patron to academic clubs and student organizations.
• Participates in ad hoc and statutory university committees.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

• Be in possession of a Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited or recognized University in the relevant field and possession of a Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees in related area of specialization. OR
• Master’s degree (in special cases) from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
• Registration for a Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
• Have a minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers.
• Possession of a Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees in related area of specialization.
• Registration or be registerable by a professional body (where applicable).
• Must have served in the Grade of Tutorial Fellow or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years.

10. Senior Lecturer (Agricultural Economics)

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA, PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 3 years
Location: Laikipia
Job Field: Agriculture / Agro-Allied, Education / Teaching / Training

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leads in curriculum development and review process.
• Develops appropriate learning and teaching materials to ensure effective delivery of the subject matter.
• Participates in the development of research projects to extend knowledge in the relevant subject area.
• Participates in the provision of service to the community and the profession.
• Participates in the translation and implementation of knowledge into practice.
• Participates in discussion on examination results in departments, schools and senate (where applicable) to ensure effectiveness and general improved performance for each course.
• Provides expertise in the areas of specialization for income generation programs for the university.
• Prepares and delivers course outlines material, content to students.
• Delivers lectures to undergraduates and postgraduate students for knowledge acquisition and the attainment of degrees.
• Conducts continual evaluation of students’ course work to determine effectiveness of delivery of teaching and assess students’ performance.
• Maintains accurate records of students’ attendance, assignments and continuous assessments for accountability and advising students on academic improvement strategy.
• Generates innovation activities and intellectual property in area of specialization.
• Undertakes academic consultancies.
• Develops research projects to extend knowledge of the relevant subject area.
• Undertakes publishing in peer-reviewed articles, books and book chapters.
• Assesses students’ performance and prepare students’ progress reports to help in decision making in regard to the academic progress of the students in question.
• Conducts academic seminars at departmental and school levels.
• Attends senate (where applicable), school, departmental meetings for proper management of the University.
• Participates in learned conferences, symposia and workshops in the area of specializations.
• Supervises both postgraduate and undergraduate research works.
• Undertakes placement and supervision of students on industrial attachment, teaching practice and internship.
• Keeps up-to-date with current developments in innovation, research and teaching in the specific subject area.
• Undertakes editorial and review tasks in academic journals, books and book chapters.
• Conducts internal moderation of exams.
• Serves as patron to academic club’s/student organizations.
• Participates in ad hoc and statutory university committees.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
• Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
• Have a minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a lecturer or equivalent.
• Registration for a Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
• Registration or be registerable by a reputable professional body will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
• Served in the Grade of Lecturer or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years.

Method of Application

Interested applicants should forward two (2) hard copies of application package, including updated Curriculum Vitae, giving details of the applicant's age, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, email address, names and addresses of three referees plus copies of Certificates and Testimonials. The reference number of the position applied should be clearly indicated on both application letter and the envelope.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Registrar
(Administration Human Capital)
Laikipia University
P. O. Box 1100 – 20300
NYAHURURU - KENYA

Deadline: October 2, 2026

13 Vacant Positions at Laikipia University – September 2026