Adjunct Faculty, Physiology, Job in Kenya

Job Summary:

The successful candidates will be reporting to the Dean School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the incumbent will be expected to teach, selected course in Human Physiology including, Physiology of the body systems with special emphasis on Endocrine, Reproductive, Cardiovascular & Renal Physiology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach and assess selected Physiology courses to undergraduate students in Bachelor of Pharmacy.
  • Introduce and mark practical reports for assigned courses that have practical component.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
  • Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
  • Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs and the teaching content are up-to-date and marketable;
  • Participate in program assessment and reviews;

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience


  • A Bachelor of science degree in Human/Medical Physiology, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Medicine or a related discipline.
  • A Master of Science degree in human/Medical physiology.
  • A Ph.D. in Human/Medical Physiology.
  • Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

  • Excellent computer background;
  • Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined;
  • Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning;
  • Managing ambiguity and emotions;
  • Managing technological change;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Excellent listening and mediation skills;
  • Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills;
  • Excellent presentation skills;
  • Excellent research writing skills.

How To Apply

If you have the requisite qualifications and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating the position of interest as the subject matter. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by Friday, 5.00 pm, July 05, 2024 to:

Director, Human Resources,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya

Email: 
jobs-sphs@usiu.ac.ke