DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC, RESEARCH AND STUDENT AFFAIRS)

DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC, RESEARCH AND STUDENT AFFAIRS) -
ONE (1) POST
Basic Salary: Ksh. 427,427 – Ksh. 547,106 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh: 82,704 pm
Leave Allowance: As provided by the University
Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by the University
Terms of Service: Five (5) year contract renewable once
subject to satisfactory performance
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
(i) have an earned PhD degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
(ii) be at least an Associate Professor in a recognized university;
(iii) 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
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(iv) 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;
(v) be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journal publications, University
level books as well as project grants and awards;
(vi) have demonstrated ability to mobilize and solicit for funds including enhancing
the revenue base of the university;
(vii) be familiar with the national education policies and current trends in higher
education worldwide;
(viii) have Excellent and proven organizational, communication and interpersonal
skills;
(ix) 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;
(x) demonstrate capacity and determination to initiate and facilitate the development
of relevant and quality market and society driven academic programmes;
(xi) be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in the
profession (Where applicable); and
(xii) 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
(i) having the overall responsibility of direction, organization of learning, research
and Students Affairs programmes in the University;
(ii) reviewing and developing academic programmes as well as rules and regulations
governing the implementation of approved/accredited academic programmes;
(iii) formulating guidelines for the effective management, implementation and
evaluation of academic programmes;
(iv) coordinating the teaching and research and providing the necessary support
needed by all academic programmes offered by the University;
(v) being responsible for promoting and coordinating research, scientific publications,
innovations, extension, outreach activities and technology transfer;
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(vi) mobilizing and soliciting financial support for research and other programmes in
the University;
(vii) maintaining collaborations and linkages with both local and international
institutions of higher learning, research institutions, industry and other strategic
partners;
(viii) coordination of students welfare activities; and,
(ix) overseeing and ensuring general conduct and discipline of students amongst other
duties that may be assigned.