Laikipia University Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Research) Job in Kenya

Laikipia University
 

Office of the Vice-Chancellor

To give the University a dynamic and strategic leadership, the Laikipia University Council invites applications for the following senior management position from suitably qualified individuals with excellent credentials;
 

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Research) – LU/ADM/5/15
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Research) will be in charge of the Academic Division and will oversee the Research and Academic programmes.
 

Working under the general direction of the Council and being responsible to the Vice Chancellor on a day to day basis, the successful applicant shall:-

• Have the responsibility of direction, organisation and administration of learning and research programmes in the University.


• Ensure that the University Senate is properly advised in the development of learning and research programmes in conformity to ethical standards and legally recognized professional bodies.


• Ensure effective accountability to the Vice-Chancellor for the proper management of the Academic and Research Divisions.


• Responsible for promoting and co-ordinating research, scientific publications, innovation, extension and technology transfer to industry and business community.


• Mobilise and solicit financial support for research


• Maintain collaboration and linkages with both local and international institutions of higher learning for academic, research and innovation programmes.


• Co-ordinate workshops and seminars on outreach programmes and technology transfer.

Qualifications and Experience
 

The candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience:-

• Be at least an Associate Professor of a recognized University with an earned Ph.D.;


• Have at least 6 years of experience of academic and research experience in a leadership role in an academic or research institution;


• Have capacity to promote learning and research in a competitive environment;


• Have ability and leadership skills to effectively co-ordinate learning and research functions;


• Demonstrable research and academic leadership;


• Knowledgeable in strategic planning in research and educational development;


• Proven capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development in a university;


• Knowledgeable of national laws and policies in education;


• High ethical standards, integrity and professionalism;


• Should have published widely in internationally refereed journals; and


• Show evidence of attracting research grants/ funds.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• Successful candidate will be offered competitive remuneration package including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government public service guidelines.


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


• Applicants should submit ten (10) copies of detailed curriculum vitae (detailing academic qualifications, 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 referees.


• Ten (10) copies of the application and referees’ confidential reports on the applicant’s suitability for the post should be sent via registered mail or courier in an envelope marked “Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Research) and Reference number on the left hand side of the envelope” and sent to the under-signed to be received on or before September 14, 2015.

The Chairman,
Laikipia University Council,
P.O. Box 1100-20300,
Nyahururu, Kenya

Email: councilchairman@laikipia.ac.ke

Laikipia University is an equal opportunity employer

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