Karatina University Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research and Student Affairs) Jobs in Kenya

Karatina University Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research and Student Affairs) Jobs in Kenya



For Appointment to This Position, a Candidate Must:

  • Have an earned PhD degree from a university recognized in Kenya;

  • Be at least an Associate Professor in a recognized university;

  • Have at least six (6) years of academic experience at a senior position in a University setting with a demonstrated capacity for leadership and academic excellence

  • Have demonstrable leadership in an academic and /or research institution, having served substantively with measurable results in senior administrative posts such as of a Deputy Vice Chancellor, Deputy Principal, Dean/Director, Principal of a Constituent University/College of a University/Campus or leadership of comparable levels in other similar institutions;

  • Be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journal publications, University level books as well as project grants and awards;

  • Have demonstrated ability to mobilize and solicit for funds including enhancing the revenue base of the university;

  • Be familiar with the national education policies and current trends in higher education worldwide;

  • Have Excellent and proven organizational, communication and interpersonal skills;

  • Show good understanding of University functions and procedures coupled with a passion of promoting learning, excellence in teaching, research and innovation with the highest standards of quality, integrity and professionalism;

  • Demonstrate capacity and determination to initiate and facilitate the development of relevant and quality market and society driven academic programmes;

  • Be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in the profession (Where applicable); and

  • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution, 2010

    Duties and Responsibilities

    The Deputy Vice Chancellor shall
    be reporting to the Vice Chancellor. He/she will be accountable to and under the general authority of the Vice Chancellor. His/her duties and responsibilities will include

  • Having the overall responsibility of direction, organization of learning, research
    and Students Affairs programmes in the University;

  • Reviewing and developing academic programmes as well as rules and regulations governing the implementation of approved/accredited academic programmes;

  • Formulating guidelines for the effective management, implementation and evaluation of academic programmes;

  • Coordinating the teaching and research and providing the necessary support needed by all academic programmes offered by the University;

  • Being responsible for promoting and coordinating research, scientific publications,
    innovations, extension, outreach activities and technology transfer;

  • Mobilizing and soliciting financial support for research and other programmes in the University;

  • Maintaining collaborations and linkages with both local and international institutions of higher learning, research institutions, industry and other strategic partners;

  • Coordination of students welfare activities; and,

  • Overseeing and ensuring general conduct and discipline of students amongst other duties that may be assigned.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Karatina University Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research and Student Affairs) Jobs in Kenya

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