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Taita Taveta University (TTU) is a young dynamic fully fledged newly chartered public University in Kenya. It is strategically located near Voi Town, about 8 kilometers off the Mombasa-Nairobi highway in Taita Taveta County. It is an Academic Centre of Excellence with a special focus on Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering.

Professor (Grade 15) in Agriculture/Ecology/Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management

REF NO. TTU/AC/P/AEN/01/09/2026

REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH OF THE ABOVE POSITIONS

A Professor MUST have the following:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University.

• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level since being appointed Associate Professor or equivalent; and research experience;

• At least 8 publications in refereed journals or a minimum of sixty (60) equivalent publication points since attaining Associate Professorship or equivalent, of which at least forty-five (45) should be from refereed scholarly journals;

• Supervised at least five (5) post-graduate students to completion, at least two (2) of whom at doctoral level as an Associate Professor or equivalent;

• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable); and

• Attracted research or development funds as an Associate Professor or equivalent

Senior Lecturer (Grade 13) in Zoology/ Animal Sciences

REF. NO. TTU/AC/SL/ZA/01/09/2026

SENIOR LECTURER (Grade 13):

A Senior Lecturer MUST have;

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University.

• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience.

• Have a minimum of four (4) articles in refereed journals or 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 at least three (3) post-graduate students at either Masters or PhD level to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent;.

• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

Technologist III (Grade 6) in Agriculture

REF NO: TTU/AD/TIII/01/09/2026

TECHNOLOGIST III (Grade 6):

Must possess the following qualifications:

• Must possess a Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Technology, Farm Management or related field.

• Three (3) years’ work experience as a Trainee Technologist or comparable position.

• Must be computer literate.

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.

• Exemplary work performance.

OR

• Certificate in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Technology, Farm Management or related field.

• Must possess KCSE academic certificate or its equivalent

• Five (5) years’ work experience as Trainee Technologist or comparable position.

• Demonstrable Technical expertise in Crop Production, Horticulture, Green House Management, Irrigation Systems, Nursery Management, Pest and Pest Control, Management, Dryland Farming, Climate – Smart Agriculture and Agribusiness with ability to support commercial agricultural production, students’ practical training, research trials, and community outreach programmes will be highly desirable.

• Must be computer literate

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct

• Exemplary work performance

Associate Professor (Grade 14) in Computer Science

REF NO. TTU/AC/AP/CS/01/09/2026

JOB SUMMARY

Providing academic and strategic leadership in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. The role is responsible for advancing knowledge through high-quality research, delivering and overseeing academic programmes, supervising postgraduate students, mentoring staff, securing research funding, and contributing to university governance while ensuring excellence in academic standards and institutional development.

An Associate Professor MUST have the following:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University;

• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Senior Lecturer; or six (6) years of research/industry experience or equivalent;

• Have a minimum of six (6) articles in refereed journals or minimum cumulative score of Forty-Eight (48) equivalent publication points of which at least thirty-six (36) should be from refereed scholarly journals since appointment as Senior Lecturer;

• Supervised at least four (4) post-graduate students to completion, including at least one doctoral student as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent;

• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable); and.

• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow.

Senior Lecturer (Grade 13) in Computer Science

REF. NO. TTU/AC/SL/CS/01/09/2026

SENIOR LECTURER (Grade 13):

A Senior Lecturer MUST have;

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University.

• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience.

• Have a minimum of four (4) articles in refereed journals or 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;