The Open University of Kenya (OUK) The Open University of Kenya (OUK) is a Public University established by an Act of Parliament (2012) and charter
The Open University of Kenya (OUK)
The Open University of Kenya (OUK) is a Public University established by an Act of Parliament (2012) and chartered in August 2023. The University aims at providing university education in a flexible online mode of learning to Kenyan citizens and beyond.
OUK wishes to build a database of experts and invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent credentials for Content Development, Part time teaching and Graduate Student Supervision.
1. Parttime Content Developers / Lecturers
The following are the content development specialization areas for which the university seeks to recruit part time lecturers:
I. Education Leadership and Training
- Media Practicals and Micro teaching
- Research Methods in Education
- Entrepreneurship Education
- Instructional methods and resources
- Education Leadership and Policy
- TVET Governance
- Leadership and Change Management
- Comparative Education and Internalization
- Educational Policy and Planning
- Technology Education and Sustainable Development
- Global Trends in TVET
- Leadership Ethics in Technology Education
- Quality Assurance in TVET
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation in TVET
II. Business, Finance and Economics
- Financial Accounting
- Business Mathematics
- Public Finance and Taxation
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Auditing and Investigation
- Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Corporate Strategy
- Strategic Management
- Applied Econometrics
- Behavioural and Institutional Economics
- Environmental and Natural Resources Economics
- Global Business Management
- Taxation
- Operations Research
- Business Law
- Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship
- Design Thinking
III. Human Resource Management and Leadership Development
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Employee Relations and Labour Laws
- Performance Management
- Leadership Theories and Models
- Leadership and Innovation
- Corporate Governance and Leadership
- Ethics
- Governance and Accountability
- Public Policy and Governance
- Policy Implementation and Evaluation
IV. Marketing, Procurement and Project Management
- Global Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing Analytics
- Negotiation and Supplier Relations
- Procurement Law and Ethics
- Electronic Procurement
- Strategic Supply Chain and Sustainability
- Project Formulation
- Planning and Design
- Project Implementation and Monitoring
- Evaluation and Reporting
- Strategic Analysis and Models
- Project Methodologies and Models
- Procurement and Partnerships
V. Engineering and Applied Technology
- Computer Aided and Design and Manufacturing
- Technical drawing
- Solid and Structural Mechanics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Electromagnetics
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Building Services
- Structural Design (Steel and timber)
- Construction Management
- Power Systems
- Thermodynamics
- Vehicle Technology
- Applied Mechanics
- Advanced Engineering Design
- Sensors and Instrumentation
- ECO-Innovation and Waste Management
VI. Information Technology, Computing and Artificial Management
- Computer Vision and Image Analysis
- Natural Language Processing
- Responsible and Explainable AI
- Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI
- Data Management
- Database Administration
- Big Data Analytics with Apache Hadoop
- Data Governance, Ethics and Law
- System Analysis and Design
- Web Application Programming
- Secure Software Development
- Information Systems Control and Audit
- Cybersecurity Law and Ethics
- Internet Technologies
VII. Agriculture and Food Systems
- Agrobiodiversity and Ecosystem Services
- Soil Health in Agricultural Systems
- Climate Change and Agriculture
- Plant Nutrition and Fertilizers
- Animal Nutrition and Feeds
- Livestock Health and Management
- Agricultural Machinery and Technology
- Production of Horticultural Crops
- Plant Health Management
- Biostatistics
- Industrial Attachment and Field Practice
VIII. Media, Communication and Design Technologies
- Graphic Design
- Instructional Design
- Learning Technologies and Educational Change
- Computer Graphics
- Data Analytics and Visualization
IX. Health Sciences
- Global Health and Diplomacy
- Health Economics and Financing
- Entrepreneurship and Healthcare Management
- Healthcare Procurement and Partnerships
- Global Business Environment
- International Trade Law and Policy
- Global Business Leadership and Diplomacy
Deadline: 4th December, 2025
Requirements for Content Developers / Lecturers
- An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from accredited University;
OR
A Master’s degree in the relevant field from accredited University (in special cases) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level and registered in good standing for PhD in the relevant field.
2. Parttime Teaching Staff
The following are the areas of specialization for which the Open University of Kenya is seeking parttime teaching staff for:
I. Education Leadership and Training
- Media Practicals and Micro teaching
- Research Methods in Education
- Entrepreneurship Education
- Instructional methods and resources
- Education Leadership and Policy
- TVET Governance
- Leadership and Change Management
- Comparative Education and Internalization
- Educational Policy and Planning
- Technology Education and Sustainable Development
- Global Trends in TVET
- Leadership Ethics in Technology Education
- Quality Assurance in TVET
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation in TVET
II. Business, Finance and Economics
- Financial Accounting
- Business Mathematics
- Public Finance and Taxation
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Auditing and Investigation
- Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Corporate Strategy
- Strategic Management
- Applied Econometrics
- Behavioural and Institutional Economics
- Environmental and Natural Resources Economics
- Global Business Management
- Taxation
- Operations Research
- Business Law
- Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship
- Design Thinking
III. Human Resource Management and Leadership Development
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Employee Relations and Labour Laws
- Performance Management
- Leadership Theories and Models
- Leadership and Innovation
- Corporate Governance and Leadership
- Ethics
- Governance and Accountability
- Public Policy and Governance
- Policy Implementation and Evaluation
IV. Marketing, Procurement and Project Management
- Global Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing Analytics
- Negotiation and Supplier Relations
- Procurement Law and Ethics
- Electronic Procurement
- Strategic Supply Chain and Sustainability
- Project Formulation
- Planning and Design
- Project Implementation and Monitoring
- Evaluation and Reporting
- Strategic Analysis and Models
- Project Methodologies and Models
- Procurement and Partnerships
V. Engineering and Applied Technology
- Computer Aided and Design and Manufacturing
- Technical drawing
- Solid and Structural Mechanics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Electromagnetics
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Building Services
- Structural Design (Steel and timber)
- Construction Management
- Power Systems
- Thermodynamics
- Vehicle Technology
- Applied Mechanics
- Advanced Engineering Design
- Sensors and Instrumentation
- ECO-Innovation and Waste Management
VI. Information Technology, Computing and Artificial Management
- Computer Vision and Image Analysis
- Natural Language Processing
- Responsible and Explainable AI
- Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI
- Data Management
- Database Administration
- Big Data Analytics with Apache Hadoop
- Data Governance, Ethics and Law
- System Analysis and Design
- Web Application Programming
- Secure Software Development
- Information Systems Control and Audit
- Cybersecurity Law and Ethics
- Internet Technologies
VII. Agriculture and Food Systems
- Agrobiodiversity and Ecosystem Services
- Soil Health in Agricultural Systems
- Climate Change and Agriculture
- Plant Nutrition and Fertilizers
- Animal Nutrition and Feeds
- Livestock Health and Management
- Agricultural Machinery and Technology
- Production of Horticultural Crops
- Plant Health Management
- Biostatistics
- Industrial Attachment and Field Practice
VIII. Media, Communication and Design Technologies
- Graphic Design
- Instructional Design
- Learning Technologies and Educational Change
- Computer Graphics
- Data Analytics and Visualization
IX. Health Sciences
- Global Health and Diplomacy
- Health Economics and Financing
- Entrepreneurship and Healthcare Management
- Healthcare Procurement and Partnerships
- Global Business Environment
- International Trade Law and Policy
- Global Business Leadership and Diplomacy
Deadline: 4th December,2025
Requirements for Parttime teaching staff
- An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from accredited University;
OR
A Master’s degree in the relevant field from accredited University (in special cases) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level and registered in good standing for PhD in the relevant field.
3. Graduate Student Supervisors
The following are the areas of specialisation for which the Open University of Kenya is seeking to recruit Graduate Student supervisors for:
Postgraduate Diploma
- Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Design and Technology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Accountability
II. Masters
- Master of Business Administration
- Master in Learning Design and Technology
- Master of Education in Technology Education
- Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy
- Master of Data Science
- Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
- Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
- Master of Science in Digital Services Management
III. PhD
- Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Policy
Roles & Responsibilities of Supervisors
- Provide academic and research supervision to Masters and PhD candidates.
- Guide candidates in proposal development, research design, data collection, analysis and thesis writing.
- Mentor candidates through virtual supervision on OUK’s digital platforms.
- Ensure adherence to OUK’s Graduate Studies Policy, research ethics and quality standards and other University policies including timelines.
- Provide timely feedback and progress reports as per institutional guidelines.
- Support preparation for thesis defense and publication of research outputs.
Qualifications for a PhD supervisor
- An earned PhD in a relevant field from a recognised institution.
- At least three (3) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
- Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
- Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.
Qualifications for a Masters supervisor
- PhD in a relevant field OR Master’s degree with significant research/ professional experience in specialized areas and demonstration of supervision of Masters candidates to completion.
- At least two (2) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
- Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
- Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.
Application Requirements
- Cover letter indicating area(s) of specialisation.
- Updated CV highlighting supervision experience and publications.
- Evidence of publications (DOI links or copies).
- Recommendation letters from two referees familiar with the applicant’s research and supervision records.
All applicants should:
- Apply online through the university website by filling the form provided.
- Upload:
- Application letter
- an updated CV (to include full academic details, academic leadership, list of publications, awards, scholarships, funding, professional qualifications, and experience, membership with professional bodies, names and addresses of three referees)
- Provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees and ensure that you submit all reference letters as single scanned pdf file.
- copies of your ID/Passport
- academic certificates and
- testimonials.
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Remuneration will be as per the OUK terms.
- Successful candidates shall be engaged from time to time as need arises.
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