Technical University of Kenya Lecturer and Senior Lecturer Jobs 2026 (22 Posts)
The Technical University of Kenya
The Technical University of Kenya is hiring 21 Lecturers and one Senior Lecturer in engineering, geospatial sciences and computing in Nairobi. PhD and experience requirements apply; applications close 27 October 2026.
The Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) has advertised 22 academic teaching posts in Nairobi: 21 Lecturer Grade XIIA vacancies across five departments and one Senior Lecturer Grade XIIIA vacancy in Computing and Information Technologies. The roles combine teaching, research, student supervision, curriculum work and research funding proposals.
Lecturer Grade XIIA openings (21 posts): Civil and Resource Engineering — Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (3, TUK/AC/02/2026), Transportation and Highway Engineering (2, /03), Water and Environmental Engineering (1, /04). Electrical and Electronics Engineering — Power and Energy (3, /05), Instrumentation and Control (2, /06), Telecommunications and Information Engineering (1, /07). Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering — Aircraft Structures (1, /08), Avionics (1, /09), Manufacturing or Materials Science (1, /10). Surveying and Spatial Sciences — Geodetic, Hydrographic and Engineering Surveying (1, /11), Geospatial Web Development, Topographic Mapping and Geovisualization (1, /12). Computing and Information Technologies — Computer Networks and Distributed Systems (1, /13), Software Engineering and Systems Design (1, /14), Multimedia Technologies and Interactive Media (1, /15), Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems (1, /16).
Senior Lecturer Grade XIIIA: one post in Computing and Information Technologies (TUK/AC/01/2026), open across the computing specializations listed for Lecturer.
The university states a basic salary range of KES 121,928–187,710 plus a KES 55,286 house allowance for Lecturer Grade XIIA, and KES 154,739–238,221 plus a KES 58,972 house allowance for Senior Lecturer Grade XIIIA. The advert does not specify a pay period for these figures; consult the official terms of service for pay details.
To apply, send a soft-copy application with detailed CV, academic and professional certificates and relevant testimonials to vc@tukenya.ac.ke, and also send a hard copy to the Vice-Chancellor, TU-K, P.O. Box 52428-00200, Nairobi, or deliver it to HR Room L17. State the position and exact reference number on the application letter and envelope. Both application modes must be received by 27 October 2026 at 5:00 p.m. East Africa Time. Read the official seven-page vacancy notice for the full post-specific requirements.
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Benefits
Basic salary and house allowance stated by TU-K: Lecturer Grade XIIA KES 121,928–187,710 basic plus KES 55,286 house allowance; Senior Lecturer Grade XIIIA KES 154,739–238,221 basic plus KES 58,972 house allowance. Other allowances follow the applicable terms of service. The notice does not specify the pay period.
Eligibility summary
Applicants need a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification. TU-K does not state a nationality restriction in this notice; applicants should check the official advert and applicable employment requirements.
Requirements
Lecturer Grade XIIA: relevant PhD; at least three years of university teaching, research or industry experience; at least 24 publication points, including 16 from refereed journals; professional registration and current practice certificate where applicable. Senior Lecturer Grade XIIIA: relevant PhD; three years as a university Lecturer/Research Fellow or six years of research or industry experience; 32 publication points after Lecturer appointment, including 24 from refereed journals; at least three completed postgraduate supervisions; professional credentials where applicable.
Documents required
Detailed CV, academic and professional certificates, and relevant testimonials. The application letter and envelope must identify the position and reference number. TU-K requires both an emailed soft copy and a hard copy.
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