Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 01, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
• be at least an associate professor with an earned PhD from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have at least eight (8) years of academic and research experience at senior lecturer position in a university setting with a demonstrated capacity for leadership and academic excellence;
• have at least six (6) years of progressive experience in a senior university leadership/management position such as Dean of a School/Deputy Principal/Principal of a Constituent College/Deputy Vice-Chancellor;
• possess an outstanding and internationally recognized scholarly record as evidenced by peer-refereed journal publications and university level books or book chapters and supervision of masters and doctoral students;
• have ability and leadership skills to effectively co-ordinate teaching, research and student affairs functions in the university;
• have the capacity to promote learning in competitive environment through commitment to academic excellence;
• possess demonstrable knowledge of Performance Contracting and Quality Management System and strategic planning in academic development of the university;
• have demonstrated ability to attract research grants and other awards;
• have excellent understanding of current trends in university education and training globally and the factors and conditions shaping development of university education in Kenya;
• have demonstrated competence in academic leadership in an academic/research environment;
• demonstrates capacity to initiate and facilitate the development of relevant and quality market demand and society driven academic programmes;
• have excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making, team building, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• demonstrate ability to analyse complex problems, interpret operational needs and develop integrated creative solutions;
• have knowledge and understanding of computerized management information systems, applications and tools;
• comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on leadership and integrity; and
• be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in the profession (where applicable).

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics, Research and Student Affairs) will include:-
• academic planning and development;
• development of academic policies and procedures;
• teaching and training which includes planning for academic programmes, preparation for syllabi/curricula and their regulations, timetables, examinations, certificates and transcripts and graduation, library services, students attachment and training of academic staff;
• working closely with the other Deputy Vice Chancellor on academic staff appraisals, development, training and research;
• handling students affairs which include admissions and records, university students welfare(recreational, sports and games), counselling and discipline;
• offering academic support services which include library services, coordination of the allocation of resources for academic purposes and safety in teaching areas;
• being in charge of academic quality assurance;
• allocation of academic facilities such as buildings, rooms and offices in the university as well as the formulation of the rules governing their allocation and utilization;
• exercise such other powers and discharge other academic functions as are assigned to him/her by the Vice-Chancellor in accordance with the statutes;
• being a member of Senate and University Management Board; and
• being a secretary to Senate.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

• Candidates may submit manual (hard copy) or electronic (online) applications;
• All applications should be submitted together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents;
• Scanned copies of these documents must accompany the online application;
• The Curriculum Vitae should include information on academic qualifications, professional experience, leadership and management roles, publications, awards, scholarships, funding, membership of professional association, linkages and community service, email address and telephone contacts;
• Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Application for the position of Vice Chancellor– Alupe University’’; OR “Application for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics, Research an Student Affairs) – Alupe University” OR “Application for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Development) – Alupe University” and delivered to:

THE SECRETARY/CEO
Public Service Commission
4th Floor Commission House
Off Harambee Avenue
P.O Box 30095-00100
NAIROBI Online applications may be submitted via email to: alupe2023@publicservice.go.ke , All applications should reach the Public Service Commission on or before 20th March, 2023 latest 5.00 p.m. (East African Time).

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