Deputy Principal (Academic Affairs) Job Opening at Kirinyaga University College in Kenya June 2014

 

Kirinyaga University College (KYUC), was established by Legal Order No. 108 of August, 2011 as a constituent college of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. 
The University College aims at becoming a world class university in training, research, technology and innovation for development.

The University College invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent academic credentials to fill the following position:
 
Deputy Principal (Academic Affairs)
KYUC/DP/AA/001/6/14 
Re-Advertised
Job Summary: The Deputy Principal, Academic Affairs (AA) will be one of the principal assistants to the University College Principal and shall be responsible for all academic, research and outreach matters and programs including student welfare matters.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate shall ensure that all academic departments operate effectively and efficiently by:
  • Co-ordinating the development of academic policies of the University College in consultation with the academic board and the senate;
  • Overseeing student admission and ensuring smooth implementation of all academic programmes;
  • Co-ordinating all research and outreach programmes;
  • Enforcing student discipline;
  • Planning, organizing and managing work study programmes, sports and games
  • Ensuring efficient running of students recreational facilities and security of students;
  • Ensuring efficient coordination of activities that support and attract international students;
  • Co-ordinating and managing examinations and the preparation of academic transcripts, certificates, diplomas and degrees;
  • Co-ordinating student industrial placements, graduate employment and alumni association;
  • Advising the Principal on academic and student matters of the University College.
  • Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal and the University College Council.
Requirements
Applicants should;
  • Be Professors or Associate Professors with at least six (6) years experience in management positions with outstanding and internationally recognized scholarship record;
  • Have demonstrated competence in administrative and academic leadership in academic/research environment;
  • Be well published and academic leaders in their areas of specialization.
  • Have proven capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development at university level;
  • Show good understanding and commitment to the University coupled with a passion for promotion of learning, excellence in teaching, research and innovation with highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism;
  • Have skills, capacity and determination to initiate and sustain linkages and networks for the promotion of scholarships.
  • Have skills, capacity and determination to initiate and facilitate the development of relevant and quality society driven academic programs.
  • Excellent understanding of the current trends in university education and training in Kenya and globally and a broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of university education in Kenya;
  • Have capacity to motivate and influence staff, students and other stakeholders
  • Have good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
Terms and Conditions of service for Deputy Principals
  • The above posts carry an attractive remuneration package which includes basic salary, house allowance and medical cover as per University College’s medical scheme, leave allowance, official transport and gratuity at the end of the contract period
  • Employment will be on a five (5) year contract renewable once depending on performance and mutual agreement.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of applications including detailed curriculum vitae, with contact details, email address and telephone numbers, current post and salary; certified copies of certificates and testimonials; names of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and areas of specialization and get clearance from the following institutions;
  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
  • Criminal Investigations Department
Applicants with foreign qualifications should attach certificates of equation and recognition from Commission for University Education.

In addition, applicants should request their referees to write directly to the undersigned in sealed envelopes.

Interested applicants should send the applications to the undersigned, quoting the reference number for the job applied so as to be received on or before 25th June, 2014.

Chairman of Council
Kirinyaga University College
P. O. Box 143-10300
Kerugoya



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