Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following posts that have arisen in the University: FACULTY OF BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF IRRIGATION AND WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR – IRRIGATION ENGINEERING (1 POST)
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Department, initiate, guide and contribute to basic and applied research, innovation and industrialisation programmes in the Department as well as teach the following modules at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level: Pump Technology, Fluid Mechanics, Hydrology, Design of Irrigation Systems and Irrigation Water Management. In addition, the applicant will be expected to coordinate and participate in the supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate research students.
Conditions of Service Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have at least a Master’s Degree in Irrigation and Water Engineering or a closely related discipline. A Bachelor’s degree in Irrigation Engineering or a closely related discipline is a must. Applicants with a PhD in Irrigation Engineering or registered PhD candidates and University teaching experience have an added advantage.
How to Apply
Applications should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification and a detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees including their email addresses.
Email your application dossier as a single pdf file to: [email protected]. Include the post you’re applying for in the subject line. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 21 November 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.
Please note that the University does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf for advertised posts.
