Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic and Student Affairs - KeMU/UC/DVC/2/8/2021
To strengthen its Academic and Student Affairs Division, KeMU wishes to recruit a suitable applicant to the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs). The successful candidate will be expected to play a leading role in the implementation of the envisaged transformation process, mainly in the management of teaching, learning and research.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Provide vision and leadership for all University academic activities and strategic planning, including oversight of the academic, research and student affairs budget.
- Ensure effective management and implementation of academic and research activities in the University.
- Ensure satisfactory customer experience.
- Provide leadership and supervisory oversight to the academic staff and students.
- Prepare and present teaching and research programs to the Senate for approval and oversee implementation.
- Develop and implement quality assurance policy.
- Promote a learning environment that is supportive of the University mission and vision through student-centered services.
- Work closely with other Deputy Vice Chancellors (APF) on staff development, training and research programmes.
- Guide Chairpersons of Departments, Deans of schools and Directors of Campuses on running of academic programmes.
- Co-ordinate examinations, admissions, registration of students, and general student campus life.
- Ensure that the University Senate is properly advised in the development of academic programmes in conformity with ethical standards and legally recognized professional bodies.
- Facilitate the development, review, and revision of academic programmes in line with the University Vision and Strategic Plan.
- Develop internal and external academic linkages with industry, institutions and other relevant bodies that benefit the university in one way or another.
- Spearhead fundraising initiatives in the Division including scholarships and grants.
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor from time to time.
Minimum Requirements
The suitable candidate should have the following qualifications and experience:
- Be a holder of an earned PhD from an accredited and recognized university.
- At least ten (10) years’ experience in a senior academic and management position at a university, or with proven experience in executive leadership position in an institution of comparable status.
- Have thorough knowledge in the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administering University Education in Kenya.
- Have good understanding of Governance structures, strategic planning and Vision 2030.
- Must demonstrate proven experience in policy making, strategic planning, developing and implementation of relevant and quality market driven academic programmes.
- Able to promote institutional linkages and scholarship.
- Must show good understanding for the promotion of learning, excellence in teaching, research and innovation.
- Must have a good track record of successful change management.
- Must have a track record in resource mobilization
- Be of highest ethical standards, integrity, accountability and professionalism, teamwork and stewardship, and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Be a committed Christian.
How to apply:
Each application shall be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, Testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents. Scanned copies of these documents must accompany the email application.
Applicants must also submit the following:
1. Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority
2. Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board
3. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
4. Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau
5. Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
6. Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department.
7. Letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes) from at least three persons familiar with the applicant’s professional experience and general character one of whom must be the pastor of their local church.
This position require individuals who are committed to Christian values and are of high ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
All applications shall clearly be marked with the Reference Number of the Advertised position “Application for the position of (position applied for)”and submitted as follows:
1. Three (3) hard copies, and
2. An electronic copy in PDF format to be sent direct to the Vice Chancellor on email: applications2021@kemu.ac.ke
Three hard copies marked as per the position should be sent to:
The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P.O. Box 267 – 60200
MERU, KENYA
So as to reach the Vice Chancellor not later than 9th September 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants are required to request their referees to write to us directly using the above address.
KeMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.