Alupe University College (AUC), which is a Constituent College of Moi University, is one of the newest University Colleges in the Country. It was established through the Alupe Legal Order Gazette Notice No 163 of 24th July 2015. Its Council was constituted vide special gazette notice No.136 of 7th November 2016. It was started following a request by the then Busia North community to the then President of Kenya H.E Hon Mwai Kibaki when he visited the area on 18th September 2007. Subsequently it started as the Alupe Campus of Moi University in 2008. The University College has 200 acres of land in Busia County. It is located 7 kilometres from Busia town on the Busia-Malaba Road. It is 23 kilometres from Malaba town. It is situated in Teso South constituency of Busia County and is the only Public University in the Busia County. It neighbours Uganda and therefore will expand the international student exchange programs including cross border training and research in the East African region. It will work with the neighbouring KEMRI, KALRO and LBDA scientists in teaching, research and service provision to the Kenyan population and in the region. Alupe University College aims to be the bastion of knowledge in the Sciences and in Education, Business Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, Human Resource Development, Tourism and Hospitality. Vision To be a world-class University that is committed to achieving academic excellence, integrity and quality research Mission To create, evaluate, apply, preserve and share knowledge in a free, open and inclusive environment of intellectual inquiry, for the betterment of society Motto Bastion of Knowledge Core Values Professionalism Embrace integrity in teaching, learning and research Creativity and Innovation Commitment to promoting and supporting resourcefulness and the advancement of new ideas Excellence Commitment to quality teaching, research and service delivery Good Corporate Governance Prudent management of resources and best practice in leadership Customer focus Endeavour to provide services that meet the needs of the client Teamwork Promotion of a spirit of working together, internally and externally in an open and respectful wayRequirements. For appointment to this position/grade a candidate must have: Have a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from a recognized and accredited University in the relevant field; Be registered or registerable for a Doctor in Philosophy (PhD); Must be registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable); Must be recognized or registered by the relevant regulatory body where applicable. Must show evidence of proficiency in Computer Applications; Demonstrated potential for university teaching and/or research. Key Responsibilities Teaching in the area of specialization in accordance with the curriculum up to Bachelor’s level. Prepare teaching/ learning materials. Setting invigilating and marking examinations/assignments. Carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior academic member of Staff. Supervise undergraduate students’ projects and other experiential learning programme. Preparing students progress reports. Preparing publications and/or books.