Rongo University is a leading University in the region, whose mission is to provide high quality education through teaching, research, community service and nurturing innovative graduates Rongo University (RU), formerly Rongo University College, was awarded Charter by H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, the President of the Republic of Kenya on 7th October 2016. The University is located 11 kilometers from Rongo Town and 2.5 kilometers off Rongo - Migori Highway. The mission of the University is to provide high quality education through teaching, research, community service and nurturing innovative graduates. Currently, the University has a student population of 6345 and a total staff complement of 458. The University is committed to developing and delivering quality, market driven academic programs and undertaking research and extension activities. All these are geared toward improvement of local and national socio-economic status and well-being of the Kenyan people. Mission & Vision UNIVERSITY MISSION To provide high quality education through teaching, research, community service and nurture innovative graduates. UNIVERSITY VISION To be a world class technology driven University in learning and practiceRequirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: Hold Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent degree from a recognized institution in the relevant specialization, OR, A Master's degree in the relevant field from a recognized University with at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level or 6 years in research or industry; and Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable). Demonstrated ability for University teaching and research; Have participated in conferences and similar learned fora; A minimum of six (6) publication points, of which at least four (4) should be from refereed journal papers for Masters holders or four (4) publication points of which at least two (2) should be from refereed journal papers for PhD holders; and Fulfil requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution of Kenya 2010