Vacancies at Tangaza University College

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• The Programme Leader for the Bachelor of Information Communication & Technology (BICT) provides strategic academic, operational, and administrative leadership for the degree program.
• Reporting to the Head of Department/Dean, the role is responsible for driving curriculum relevance in rapidly evolving ICT domains, ensuring teaching excellence, leading accreditation processes and managing student academic progression.
• Building industry partnerships, all while maintaining full compliance with Commission for University Education (CUE) guidelines and institutional policies.

Requirements

• An earned PhD (Doctorate) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, or a closely related discipline from a recognized and accredited university.
• Hold the academic rank of Senior Lecturer (or be eligible for appointment to Senior Lecturer in line with CUE standards).
• At least five (5) years of university-level teaching experience, aligned with CUE guidelines and standards common in Kenyan private universities.
• Demonstrable administrative and academic leadership experience in a university setting (e.g., as Head of Department, or Programme Leader).
• Mandatory active registration/membership with relevant professional bodies, such as the Computer Society of Kenya (CSK), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), IEEE Computer Society, or equivalent.
• A valid, current professional ICT certification or practising credential where applicable (e.g., Cisco, AWS, Microsoft, CISA, or CompTIA).
• An active, verifiable research record in information communication technology, networking, cybersecurity, systems architecture, or applied IT.
• A minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed publications in reputable, indexed journals within areas relevant to ICT, information systems, or higher education.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to Tangaza University's mission, vision, and core Catholic/faith-based values, as expected of academic leaders in Kenya's faith-based private university sector.

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• The Programme Leader for the Bachelor of Science in Data Science and AI provides strategic academic, operational, and administrative leadership for the degree program.
• Reporting to the Dean, the role is responsible for maintaining high academic standards, overseeing curriculum relevance in rapidly evolving technological domains, managing student progress & fostering industry integration.
• Ensuring full compliance with Commission for University Education (CUE) guidelines and institutional policies.

Requirements

• An earned PhD (Doctorate) in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Statistics, Computational Intelligence, or a closely related discipline from a recognized and accredited university.
• Hold the academic rank of Senior Lecturer (or be eligible for appointment to Senior Lecturer in line with CUE standards).
• At least five (5) years of university-level teaching experience, aligned with CUE guidelines and standards common in Kenyan private universities.
• Demonstrable administrative and academic leadership experience in a university setting (e.g., as Head of Department,or Programme Leader).
• Mandatory active registration/membership with relevant professional bodies, such as the Computer Society of Kenya (CSK), Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), IEEE Computer Society, or equivalent
• A valid, current professional certification or practising credential where applicable (e.g., in cloud computing, data architecture, or AI frameworks).
• An active, verifiable research record in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or computational models.
• A minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed publications in reputable, indexed journals within areas relevant to data science, artificial intelligence, or higher education.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to Tangaza University's mission, vision, and core Catholic/faith-based values, as expected of academic leaders in Kenya's faith-based private university sector.

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• The Programme Leader for the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture provides strategic academic, operational, and administrative leadership for the degree program.
• Reporting to the Dean, the role is responsible for ensuring high academic quality, managing curriculum updates aligned with modern agricultural technologies and sustainable farming practices, supporting faculty and student success.
• Ensuring full compliance with Commission for University Education (CUE) guidelines and institutional policies.

Requirements

• An earned PhD (Doctorate) in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Crop Science, Soil Science, Animal Science, or a closely related discipline from a recognized and accredited university.
• Hold the academic rank of Senior Lecturer (or be eligible for appointment to Senior Lecturer in line with CUE standards).
• At least five (5) years of university-level teaching experience, aligned with CUE guidelines and standards common in Kenyan private universities.
• Demonstrable administrative and academic leadership experience in a university setting (e.g., as Head of Department, Exam Coordinator, or Programme Leader).
• Mandatory active registration/membership with relevant professional bodies, such as the Animal Production Society of Kenya (APSK), Soil Science Society of East Africa (SSSEA), or equivalent.
• A valid, current professional practising credential or registration where applicable.
• An active, verifiable research record in agriculture, sustainable farming systems, crop production, or agribusiness.
• A minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed publications in reputable, indexed journals within areas relevant to agriculture, food security, or higher education.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to Tangaza University's mission, vision, and core Catholic/faith-based values, as expected of academic leaders in Kenya's faith-based private university sector.

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• The Programme Leader for the Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies provides strategic, academic, and administrative leadership for the degree program.
• Responsible for curriculum design, faculty supervision, academic quality assurance, and student success, the Programme Leader ensures the curriculum remains innovative and industry-aligned.
• While managing day-to-day academic operations and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• An earned PhD (Doctorate) in Communication Studies, Media Studies, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or a closely related discipline from a recognized and accredited university.
• Hold the academic rank of Senior Lecturer (or be eligible for appointment to Senior Lecturer in line with CUE standards).
• At least five (5) years of university-level teaching experience, aligned with CUE guidelines and standards common in Kenyan private universities.
• Demonstrable administrative and academic leadership experience in a university setting (e.g., as Head of Department, or Programme Leader).
• Mandatory active registration/membership with relevant professional bodies, such as the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK), or equivalent.
• A valid, current professional practising licence/accreditation where applicable.
• An active, verifiable research record in communication, media, digital communication, or journalism studies.
• A minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed publications in reputable, indexed journals within areas relevant to communication, media, or higher education.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to Tangaza University's mission, vision, and core Catholic/faith-based values, as expected of academic leaders in Kenya's faith-based private university sector.

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The Programme Leader for the Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration & Governance provides strategic academic, operational, and administrative leadership for the degree program.

The role is responsible for driving curriculum innovation in public policy, governance, and institutional leadership, managing student academic progress, building linkages with public sector and non-governmental entities.

Ensuring full compliance with Commission for University Education (CUE) guidelines and institutional policies.

Requirements

• An earned PhD (Doctorate) in Public Administration, Public Policy, Governance, Political Science, Administrative Studies, or a closely related discipline from a recognized and accredited university.
• Hold the academic rank of Senior Lecturer (or be eligible for appointment to Senior Lecturer in line with CUE standards).
• At least five (5) years of university-level teaching experience, aligned with CUE guidelines and standards common in Kenyan private universities.
• Demonstrable administrative and academic leadership experience in a university setting (e.g., as Head of Departmentor Programme Leader).
• A valid, current professional practising credential or certification where applicable.
• An active, verifiable research record in public administration, devolved governance, public policy analysis, or institutional leadership.
• A minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed publications in reputable, indexed journals within areas relevant to public administration, governance, or higher education.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to Tangaza University's mission, vision, and core Catholic/faith-based values, as expected of academic leaders in Kenya's faith-based private university sector.

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• The Programme Leader for Postgraduate Studies in Information Systems & Knowledge Management provides strategic academic, research, and administrative leadership for the department’s postgraduate offerings
• Reporting to the Dean, this role oversees two key academic programs Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Systems & Knowledge Management.
• The position is responsible for driving advanced curriculum quality, fostering a robust graduate research environment, supervising thesis/dissertation pipelines, managing postgraduate student progression,
• and ensuring full compliance with Commission for University Education (CUE) standards and university governance.

Requirements

• An earned PhD (Doctorate) in Information Systems, Knowledge Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline from a recognized and accredited university.
• Hold the academic rank of Senior Lecturer (or be eligible for appointment to Senior Lecturer in line with CUE standards); Associate Professor or Professor preferred for doctoral leadership.
• At least five (5) years of university-level teaching and postgraduate research supervision experience (MSc and PhD levels), aligned with CUE guidelines and standards common in Kenyan private universities.
• Demonstrable administrative and academic leadership experience in a university setting (e.g., as Postgraduate Coordinator, Head of Department or Programme Leader).
• Mandatory active registration/membership with relevant professional bodies, such as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Computer Society of Kenya (CSK), Association for Information Systems (AIS), or equivalent recognized re
• A valid, current professional certification or credential where applicable (e.g., CISA, CISM, CDMP, or KM certifications).
• An active, verifiable, and distinguished research record in information systems, knowledge management, enterprise architecture, or digital transformation.
• A minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed publications in reputable, indexed journals within areas relevant to Information Systems, Knowledge Management, or higher education, along with a track record of successful MSc and PhD student completions.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to Tangaza University's mission, vision, and core Catholic/faith-based values, as expected of academic leaders in Kenya's faith-based private university sector.