EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT- VACANCIES- (5th March 2026)

KABARNET UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
(A CONSTITUENT COLLEGE OF MOI UNIVERSITY)
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
ADMINISTRATION PLANNING AND FINANCE

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT– VACANCIES (5^th March 2026)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for sabbatical placements for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Interested applicants should forward two (2) copies of applications, including updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant’s age, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present post, telephone contact and email address, names and addresses of three (3) referees plus certified copies of certificates and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope.

Applications should be addressed to: –   

Deputy Principal – Administration, Planning & Finance (A, P & F)
Kabarnet University College
P.O. Box 469-30400
KABARNET, KENYA

A running PDF file [soft copy] of the whole package of application specified above, should be sent to recruitment@unika.ac.ke, so as to reach not later than Tuesday, 26^th March 2026 at 5:00 pm. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of this advertisement and to email provided above.

Interested applicants should visit the Kabarnet University College website www.unika.ac.ke for detailed description of the requirements and responsibilities for the position.

FIELDS OF APPLICATIONS/ SCHOOLS/ DEPARTMENTS

1. Science (Physics) (1 Position) – Ref: KUC/ACD/01/02/2026
2. Science (Chemistry) (1 Position) – Ref: KUC/ACD/02/02/2026
3. Computer Science (1 Position) – Ref: KUC/ACD/03/02/2026
4.  Earth Sciences (1 Position) – Ref: KUC/ACD/04/02/2026
5. Tourism and Hospitality (1 Position) – Ref: KUC/ACD/05/02/2026

Sabbatical opportunities provide senior faculty members with dedicated time to pursue advanced research, scholarly writing, collaborative projects, curriculum development, or other professional enrichment activities that enhance their expertise and contribute to academic excellence.

Eligibility

For appointment to this position, a candidate should,

• Be an Associate Professor or above at their home institution.
• Be eligible for sabbatical leave from their current employer and must be an accredited University/Institution recognized by CUE:
• Have a strong research portfolio with demonstrated track record of scholarly achievement, or professional contribution.

Terms of Service:

• Successful candidate will be offered one [1] year sabbatical;
• Successful applicants shall be engaged as per KUC – Guidelines of Engagement of Staff on Sabbatical Leave.

N/B: Kabarnet University College is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of both gender and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.

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