Senior Lecturer (Cosmetic Technology), School of Pharmacy- Thika Campus

• Teach students using various methods to ensure effective learning in a specialized programme.
• Develop and update curriculum to reflect current market trends.
• Interpret and disseminate curriculum content to students.
• Prepare course outlines and learning materials for effective syllabus coverage.
• Set, moderate, invigilate, and administer examinations and report results.
• Supervise postgraduate projects, dissertations, and theses.
• Attend defense meetings for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Participate in conferences and professional events and publish research findings.
• Initiate and engage in research to generate new knowledge.
• Establish collaborations with university and industry stakeholders locally and internationally.
• Facilitate field studies and supervise students during attachments and internships.
• Monitor student attendance to ensure examination eligibility.
• Prepare procurement lists for teaching, practicals, and research needs.
• Present examination results to the Departmental board of examiners.
• Advise and mentor students and staff academically.
• Develop research proposals to attract funding and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned.

• PhD in Cosmetic Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution, with at least three years university teaching/research experience as a Lecturer or Research Fellow; OR a Master's degree in Cosmetic Technology or equivalent with at least seven years university teaching experience, including four years as a Lecturer.
• At least 32 equivalent publication points as a Lecturer/Research Fellow, with 24 from refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervised at least three postgraduate students to completion.
• Attracted research funds as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
• Registration with the relevant Professional Body.

Apply through Mount Kenya University's online recruitment portal by 9 November 2026. Include a cover letter stating your salary expectations. Only applications submitted via the portal will be considered.