Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research and Students Affairs) at Chuka University

Terms of Service: Five (5) year contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance 
For appointment to this position, a candidate must: -

• be at least an Associate Professor with an earned PhD degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have at least six (6) years of demonstrable leadership in an academic and /or research institution, having served substantively with measurable results in senior administrative positions such as of a Deputy Vice Chancellor, Deputy Principal, Dean/Director, Principal of a Constituent University/College of aUniversity/Campus or leadership of comparable levels in other similar institutions be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journal publications, University levels 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, excellent 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 Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Deputy Vice Chancellor shall report to the Vice Chancellor. He/she will be accountable to and under the general authority of the Vice Chancellor. 

Specific 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 and other programmes in the University;
• mobilizing and soliciting financial support for research and other programmes in the University;
• maintaining collaborations and linkages with both local and internationalinstitutions of higher learning, research institutions, industry and other strategic partners;
• coordination of students’ welfare activities; and,
• overseeing and ensuring general conduct and discipline of students amongst other duties that may be assigned.