Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research and Student Affairs) at Karatina University

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

• have an earned PhD degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• be at least an Associate Professor in a recognized university;
• have at least six (6) years of academic experience at a senior position in a University setting with a demonstrated capacity for leadership and academic excellence
• have demonstrable leadership in an academic and /or research institution, having served substantively with measurable results in senior administrative posts such as of a Deputy Vice Chancellor, Deputy Principal, Dean/Director, Principal of a Constituent University/College of a University/Campus or leadership of comparable levels in other similar institutions;
• be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journal publications, University level books as well as project grants and awards; have demonstrated ability to mobilize and solicit for funds including enhancing the revenue base of the university;
• be familiar with the national education policies and current trends in higher education worldwide;
• have Excellent and proven organizational, communication and interpersonal skills;
• show good understanding of University functions and procedures coupled with a passion of promoting learning, excellence in teaching, research and innovation with the highest standards of quality, integrity and professionalism;
• demonstrate capacity and determination to initiate and facilitate the development of relevant and quality market and society driven academic programmes;
• be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in the profession (Where applicable); and
• fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution, 2010

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Vice Chancellor shall be reporting to the Vice Chancellor. He/she will be accountable to and under the general authority of the Vice Chancellor. His/her duties and responsibilities will include

• having the overall responsibility of direction, organization of learning, research and Students Affairs programmes in the University;
• reviewing and developing academic programmes as well as rules and regulations governing the implementation of approved/accredited academic programmes;
• formulating guidelines for the effective management, implementation and evaluation of academic programmes;
• coordinating the teaching and research and providing the necessary support needed by all academic programmes offered by the University;
• being responsible for promoting and coordinating research, scientific publications, innovations, extension, outreach activities and technology transfer;