Job Purpose:

To deliver high-level instruction in English language and communication skills, lead language development workshops, mentor research in linguistics or literature, and strengthen academic English proficiency across the university through innovative teaching and faculty collaboration

This role is open to candidates from all nationalities

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lectures and tutorials in core areas such as English language proficiency, linguistics, academic writing, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and English for Specific Purposes (ESP).
• Design, revise, and enhance course content and learning materials aligned with current linguistic theory, pedagogy, and digital literacy.
• Implement diverse, inclusive, and student-centered teaching approaches, including blended and online methods.
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic quality assurance processes.
• Evaluate student performance using effective assessment tools and provide constructive feedback

Research & Publications

• Conduct original and collaborative research in areas such as applied linguistics, second language acquisition,
• Submit or publish at least 1 peer-reviewed paper annually
• TESOL, English for academic or professional communication, or digital literacy.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals, books, and conference proceedings at national and international levels.
• Seek research funding and participate in interdisciplinary or educational research projects.
• Present findings at conferences and contribute to language policy or curriculum development initiatives.

Student Supervision & Advising

• Supervise undergraduate final-year projects, master’s theses, and doctoral dissertations in English Language or related fields.
• Provide academic advising and career mentoring to students pursuing language, teaching, or communication pathways.
• Guide students in research activities, writing clinics, and public speaking or academic competitions.
• Support students’ academic development through individual consultation and academic advising.

Institutional Contribution

• Serve on departmental and university-level committees, quality assurance panels, and curriculum boards.
• Lead or contribute to workshops, seminars, and public engagement activities related to English language and literacy.
• Support institutional initiatives in digital learning, multicultural engagement, or internationalization.
• Mentor early-career faculty members and participate in teaching enhancement programs.
• Engage in community or outreach programs that promote English language education and literacy.

Requirements:

• Masters in English Language, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or related field
• Minimum 2–3 years of teaching English at university level
• Experience with non-native English learners in multicultural environments
• Familiarity with CEFR, academic writing standards, and digital tools for language instruction
• Background in British, American, or international English systems an asset
• Passionate about language development and communication
• Strong cross-cultural sensitivity and classroom leadership
• Adaptable, respectful, and collaborative
• Committed to student-centered learning and academic rigor

How to apply:

If you meet the above job requirements, we would like to connect with you. To apply, please submit your updated CV to recruit@platinumadvisory.co.ke within the deadline

Safeguarding, Inclusivity and Equality: All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic that has no bearing on the ability to perform the required job duties.

Data Protection: By submitting your application, you confirm that the submitted information is true and authorize Natural Justice to use your personal data, to further process your engagement for lawful purposes related to the organization’s vision, including conducting background checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates who qualify for the next recruitment stage will be contacted.

Disclaimer: Please note that we do not charge a fee at any stage of this recruitment process.