Deputy Vice Chancellor - Academic Affairs at Pan Africa Christian University

Key Responsibilities:

As per the University's Charter and Statutes, the duties and responsibilities of the DVC-AA shall be:

• Provide leadership in the Academic Division of the University to ensure the provision of quality teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement in line with the University's Vision and Mission.
• Be responsible for the development, review, and revision of academic curricula for purposes of relevance, quality assurance, and accreditation.
• Oversee and coordinate the implementation of academic policies and regulations as laid down by the University Council, the Senate, and the Management Board.
• Oversee the work of the Registrar, Academic Affairs; Deans of Schools; Dean of Students, and the Directors (Research, Institutes/Campus, and Quality Assurance) and provide overall supervision concerning their activities and outputs.
• Arrange and oversee, in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor, appropriate activities, both on the campus and elsewhere, for the academic and professional development of the faculty.
• Ensure the availability of sufficient high-quality learning resources and library materials for reference by both Faculty and students.
• Supervise the development and presentation of the budget for the Academic Division and approve the acquisition of learning resources in line with approved budgets.
• Manage the graduation process successfully and oversee the graduate tracking process.
• Give oversight to the development of intellectual property rights and trademark licensing for the University's research, products, and services.
• Participate in and oversee the selection, hiring, retention, performance evaluation, and other personnel decisions associated with faculty and staff.
• Serve as the Secretary to the Academic Committee of Council and Secretary to the Senate, and provide able leadership as Chairperson of the relevant Senate Committees.
• Participate in various governance organs such as the University Council and the Management Board.
• Take responsibility for all aspects of academic quality assurance and community programmes of the University, and its campuses.
• Support the Vice Chancellor in the administration and management of the University on a day-to-day basis.
• Represent PAC University in various forums and maintain partnerships with other necessary organizations as advised by the Vice-Chancellor. 
• Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated by the Vice Chancellor in a quest to drive the Vision and Mission of the University.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have an earned PhD degree or equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Must be of the rank of Senior lecturer and above;
• Have at least five years of hands-on experience at a senior level in a University or equivalent institution with demonstrable leadership and management capacity;
• Have experience and thorough knowledge of Academic Affairs management and administration at a university;
• Have demonstrable experience in the development and implementation of University academic policies and guidelines.
• Be an accomplished scholar with a proven track record in research and publications in peer-reviewed journals, monographs, and books;
• Have experience in designing and managing academic programs, supervising and mentoring PhD and Master's students;
• Have sufficient experience in networking, fundraising, and resource mobilization;
• Have demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership;
• Have demonstrable growth in the entity s/he is now leading;
• Demonstrable evidence of having been a great team player at the senior management level, preferably within a university setup;
• Understand and adhere to the PAC University Statement of Faith.

Core Competencies:
The following core competencies and skills will be required for this position:

• Ability to integrate Christian faith and principles into leadership;
• Being a visionary and results-oriented thinker;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
• Firm, fair, and transparent management style.

Appointment Details:
The DVC-AA shall hold office for a term of five years, with the possibility of one-time renewal for another term of similar years subject to a positive appraisal by the University Council.