Associate Professor

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Rehabilitation Sciences Department through the School of Medical Sciences wishes to recruit an Associate Professor who will contribute actively to but not limited to Undergraduate and Postgraduate training research and community engagements. The Associate Professor will support and facilitate the teaching of Physiotherapy to both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Physiotherapy/ physical-therapy.

An Associate Professor in Physiotherapy is an experienced academic who teaches manages and develops university physiotherapy programs often holds specializing in areas like cardio-respiratory orthopedics neurorehabilitation pediatrics geriatrics and pelvic health e.t.c. The Associate Professor conducts research require a strong clinical expertise teaching skills leadership focusing on curriculum development student support and advancing the professions evidence base.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Curriculum: Deliver lectures lead modules develop programs and support student learning across various levels (Bachelors Masters).
Research & Scholarship: Conduct research publish in peer-reviewed journals and engage in knowledge transfer.
Leadership & Administration: Take on course leadership manage student records and contribute to academic objectives and quality assurance.
Student Support: Act as a module tutor advise on career paths and provide mentorship.
Clinical Expertise: Apply contemporary clinical knowledge often in specific fields like cardio-respiratory orthopedics neurorehabilitation pediatrics geriatrics and pelvic health rehabilitation e.t.c.

Qualifications :

Minimum requirements

General requirements

Education: Earned a BSc. MSc and PhD degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized University.
Professional Registration: Membership with the relevant proffesional bodies (e.g. Physiotherapy Council of Kenya in Kenya) or be registerable.
Experience: Significant experience in higher education teaching clinical practice administration functions initiate fundraising linkages and community engagements.
Skills: Excellent communication teamwork research and leadership abilities plus commitment to professional development.

Specific requirements

have a Doctorate Degree from University or a recognized accredited institution.

have at least 3 years of teaching and research experience since becoming a Senior lecturer.

3. (a) Must have at least 5 articles in refereed journals or a minimum of 25 equivalent publication points since appointment as Senior Lecturer.

(b) Must have at least 10 articles in refereed journals or a minimum of 50 equivalent Scholarly publication points since appointment as Senior Research Fellow for Associate Research Professor.

(c) Not more than 2 articles should be in a single issue of a journal except for special journal editions and edited books.

4. Must show evidence of continued evaluated effective teaching and successful supervision of post graduate students.

5. Must have attended and contributed at learned conferences seminars or workshops.

6. (a) Must be recognized and registered by relevant professional bodies.

(b) Evidence of affiliation to a professional body will be an added advantage.

7. Must show evidence or contribution to community National and International life.

8. Must show evidence of contribution to university life through participation in departmental matters students academic advising school and university meetings membership and others.

9. Must show evidence of developing fundable proposals and attracting funding.

Additional Information :

Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. The closing date will be 18th February 2026.

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Amref International University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref International University is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Curriculum: Deliver lectures lead modules develop programs and support student learning across various levels (Bachelors Masters).
Research & Scholarship: Conduct research publish in peer-reviewed journals and engage in knowledge transfer.
Leadership & Administration: Take on course leadership manage student records and contribute to academic objectives and quality assurance.
Student Support: Act as a module tutor advise on career paths and provide mentorship.
Clinical Expertise: Apply contemporary clinical knowledge often in specific fields like cardio-respiratory orthopedics neurorehabilitation pediatrics geriatrics and pelvic health rehabilitation e.t.c.

Qualifications :

Minimum requirements

General requirements

Education: Earned a BSc. MSc and PhD degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized University.
Professional Registration: Membership with the relevant proffesional bodies (e.g. Physiotherapy Council of Kenya in Kenya) or be registerable.
Experience: Significant experience in higher education teaching clinical practice administration functions initiate fundraising linkages and community engagements.
Skills: Excellent communication teamwork research and leadership abilities plus commitment to professional development.