Applicants must specify the position applied for and quote the relevant reference number on both the envelope and application letter.Taita Taveta University (TTU) has announced 26 vacancies in academic, technical and administrative positions, with applications closing on September 28, 2026.
The positions are spread across the School of Agriculture, Earth and Environmental Sciences, School of Science and Informatics, School of Education, School of Mines and Engineering, School of Business, Economics and Social Sciences, and the Directorate of Administration, Planning and Development.
Most of the advertised positions have one vacancy each, although the Administrative Assistant II position has three vacancies.
The Tutorial Fellow advertisement covers three separate discipline areas, with one vacancy attached to each.
School of Education
The School of Education has six vacancies across four advertised positions.
There is one Associate Professor (Grade 14) in Educational Administration, reference TTU/AC/AP/EA/01/09/2026.
One vacancy is available for Associate Professor (Grade 14)/Senior Lecturer (Grade 13) in Educational Psychology, reference TTU/AC/AP/SL/EP/01/09/2026.
Applicants specialising in psychometrics will have an added advantage.
The university is also recruiting one Lecturer (Grade 12) in Educational Psychology, a re-advertisement, under reference TTU/AC/L/EP/01/09/2026.
For Tutorial Fellow (Grade 11), there are three vacancies, one in each of the following areas: Comparative and International Education, reference TTU/AC/TF/01/09/2026; Philosophy of Education, reference TTU/AC/TF/02/09/2026; and Educational Psychology, reference TTU/AC/TF/03/09/2026.
School of Mines and Engineering
The school has seven vacancies covering civil, mechanical and petroleum engineering.
One Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) in Civil Engineering is available in each of three areas: Transportation Engineering, reference TTU/AC/CEE/01/09/2026; Public Health Engineering, reference TTU/AC/CEE/02/09/2026; and Structural Engineering, reference TTU/AC/CEE/03/09/2026.
The university is also recruiting one Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in each of three Mechanical Engineering areas: Thermo-Fluids Engineering, reference TTU/AC/MEE/01/09/2026; Design and Manufacturing Engineering, reference TTU/AC/MEE/02/09/2026; and Materials and Micro-Nano Engineering, reference TTU/AC/MEE/03/09/2026.
One further vacancy is available for Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12) in Petroleum Engineering, reference TTU/AC/PE/01/09/2026.
School of Business, Economics and Social Sciences
Three vacancies have been advertised for Senior Lecturer (Grade 13)/Lecturer (Grade 12).
The areas are Public Administration and Policy, reference TTU/AC/PAP/01/09/2026; Maritime and Shipping Management, reference TTU/AC/MS/01/09/2026; and Tourism Development and Management, reference TTU/AC/TD/01/09/2026.
Each has one vacancy.
School of Agriculture, Earth and Environmental Sciences
The university is seeking one Professor (Grade 15) in Agriculture, Ecology, Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management.
The reference number is TTU/AC/P/AEN/01/09/2026.
It is also recruiting one Senior Lecturer (Grade 13) in Zoology/Animal Science, under reference TTU/AC/SL/ZA/01/09/2026.
A further vacancy is available for Technologist III (Grade 6) in Agriculture, under reference TTU/AD/TIII/01/09/2026.
School of Science and Informatics
The school has four vacancies. There is one Associate Professor (Grade 14) in Computer Science, reference TTU/AC/AP/CS/01/09/2026, and one Senior Lecturer (Grade 13) in Computer Science, reference TTU/AC/SL/CS/01/09/2026.
The university is also hiring one Associate Professor (Grade 14) in Cyber Security, reference TTU/AC/AP/CY/01/09/2026, and one Senior Lecturer (Grade 13) in Cyber Security, reference TTU/AC/SL/CY/01/09/2026.
Administration, Planning and Development
The Directorate of Administration, Planning and Development is seeking to fill three vacancies for Administrative Assistant II (Grade 8).
The reference number is TTU/AD/AAII/03/09/2026.
The university says the positions are on permanent and pensionable terms, except for Tutorial Fellows, whose appointments will be on a three-year contract renewable once, subject to performance and progress towards attaining a PhD.
Successful candidates will receive applicable allowances approved by the University Council.
How to apply
Applicants must send a soft-copy application to [email protected] and a hard copy addressed to: The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance & Planning) Taita Taveta University P.O. Box 635-80300, Voi.
Applicants must specify the position applied for and quote the relevant reference number on both the envelope and application letter.
Applications must include a detailed curriculum vitae showing their telephone number and email address, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other supporting documents.
Recommendations from two referees should be sent separately to the same address.
All applications must be received by September 28.
The university has directed applicants to consult its careers page for detailed requirements and the full vacancy descriptions.
The university says it is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages women, persons with disabilities and people from marginalised regions to apply.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. TTU also states that it does not charge any fee for job applications and that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
