Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) - Kisii University in Nairobi

Job Title: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)-Kisii University

Kisii University whose Main Campus is situated in Kisii County about 2km from Kisii Town along Kisii-Kilgoris Highway became the thirteenth Public University in Kenya following the award of Charter on 6th February, 2013 under the Universities Act, 2012.

The University plans to strategically position itself towards training high level human resource that meets the development needs of the country and the international labour market, sustain the production of quality research, disseminate knowledge, skills, innovations and competencies for the advancement of humanity.

Towards this end, Kisii University aims at establishing a strong quality management system that will ensure efficient and effective running of its operations.

Thus, hiring policies and processes will be used to acquire the best personnel for the University.

To give the institution a dynamic and strategic leadership, the University Council now invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent credentials to lead the institution in the positions of Deputy Vice Chancellors.


Deputy Vice Chancellor

Ref: KSU/DVC(AA)/10/05/2013

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) will be in charge of Academic Matters and Student Affairs of the University and will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Have the overall responsibility of direction, organization and administration of learning programmes in the University;
Coordinate teaching, research, extension and provide the necessary support systems needed in all the academic departments and programmes offered by the University;
Advise Senate in the development of learning programmes, research and extension in conformity with national and international standards and legally recognized professional bodies;
Coordinate student industrial placement, international linkages and promotion of graduate employability;
Coordinate student welfare activities;
Promote activities that attract and support international students;
Be responsible for the general conduct and discipline of students; and
Any other responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the University’s strategic objectives.

Requirements:

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

Be a holder of an earned PhD degree from a reputable University and should be a full Professor or Associate Professor;
Have at least ten (10) years of academic and research experience with scholarly record demonstrated by publications in internationally peer reviewed journals in their areas of specialization and supervision of Masters and Doctoral students;
Have served successfully in a Senior Administrative and Management position at the level of a Dean/Director/Deputy Principal of a Constituent College/Principal of a Campus College in a University or in other comparable level(s) for at least five (5) years;
Have successfully demonstrated competence in administrative and academic leadership in academic, research, knowledge dissemination and extension services;
Be a team player with excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and have capacity to work effectively with staff, students and stakeholders;
Have a successful record of leadership in development and implementation of academic programmes at University level;
Have excellent understanding of current trends in University education and training globally and the factors and conditions shaping development of university education in Kenya;
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;
Demonstrate capacity to initiate and facilitate the development of relevant and quality market and society driven academic programmes; and
Be of highest ethical standards, integrity, accountability and professionalism and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Terms & Conditions of Service

Successful candidates, for the two (2) positions will be offered competitive remuneration packages, including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government Public Service Guidelines.

The appointments will be for a contractual period of five (5) years renewable for a further one term subject to satisfactory performance.

Application Guidelines

Applicants should submit ten (10) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae (including academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, publications, awards/scholarships/funding, membership to professional associations and linkages), copies of certificates, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts.

They should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees.

Applications and referees’ confidential reports on the applicant’s suitability for the posts should be sent to the undersigned by courier, registered mail, or hand delivered at the University.

Note: Applicants should indicate on the envelope the reference number for the position applied for.

How to Apply:
The Chairman
Kisii University Council
P. O. Box 408 – 40200
Kisii

E-mail: council@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke

Kisii University is an equal opportunity employer.

Deadline:07/06/2013