Deputy Director, Teaching and Learning at The Open University of Kenya

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties

• Support the implementation of the University’s Teaching and Learning Strategy for Open and Virtual Learning.
• Help develop and review policies, standards, and guidelines for digital teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Deliver professional development programmes to build faculty skills in digital pedagogy and online facilitation.
• Promote innovative teaching practices and the use of emerging technologies, including AI and automation tools.
• Coordinate the design and review of online courses to ensure quality, accessibility, and learner-centered design.
• Promote research and scholarship in digital pedagogy, online assessment, and learner engagement.
• Lead LearningOps practices by using data and analytics to improve teaching processes and student success.
• Build national and international partnerships to support academic development and teaching innovation.
• Mentor academic staff on online teaching, assessment, and course design.
• Facilitate communities of practice, workshops, and knowledge-sharing forums.
• Use Learning Analytics to support early alerts, student engagement, and data-driven interventions.
• Coordinate resources and report progress to the DVC, Academic Affairs.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

Must Have

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, ICT, or a closely related discipline; alternatively, a Master’s in Education with a specialization in ICT, Digital Learning, EdTech or related field.
• A Bachelors  degree in Education, ICT-in-Education or relevant field.
• A PhD in Education in Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Training in teaching methodology, instructional design, e-learning, quality assurance, or higher education leadership.
• Certification or training in LMS use, digital pedagogy, online course development, or AI-in-Education tools.
• At least 9 years of relevant academic experience, including three (3) years in leadership roles involving programme management, curriculum oversight, quality assurance, and technology-enhanced learning.
• Proficiency in LMS platforms, digital learning tools, AI-supported learning technologies, and Learning Analytics.
• Strong knowledge of pedagogical models, teaching and learning policies, and academic standards.
• Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.