Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) at Kiriri Women University of Science and Technology (KWUST)

Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology wishes to recruit a dynamic academic leader for the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs).

The successful candidate shall give leadership in academic and management of academic programmes.

Job Profile

Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor the successful candidate shall:

• Provide academic leadership and planning in areas of teaching and learning, research and innovation, and social responsiveness
• Promote integrated administration and process management that supports the attainment of the vision, mission and goals of the University
• Optimize the overall quality of the student experience, including recruitment and selection, student development, residence, international students and student governance
• Implement academic policies and procedures
• Develop and review academic programmes and research activities
• Lead and manage senior academic staff including Deans, Directors of Centers and the Heads of Departments.
• Management and Administration of examinations
• Establishment of linkages between the University and other academic organizations
• Provide efficiency and good order including welfare, conduct and discipline of staff and students
• Implement quality assurance policies to meet the university set standards and the requirements of relevant external authorities
• Develop and implement a well-functioning performance management system
• Ensure development and provision of academic resources and information services

Person Profile

• Must be a holder of a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field
• Must have at least 5 – 8 years of senior academic and administrative experience in an institution of higher learning preferably as a Dean of Faculty or Director/Principal of a school
• Must demonstrate leadership skills and management of academic programmes at university level
• Must be knowledgeable in strategic planning and Management of a complex education institution
• Must be a person of high integrity, moral standing and high ethical standards
• Must be ICT literate
• An Associate Professor or Full Professor shall be an added advantage