Kenya Methodist University, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) Job Vacancy

Kenya Methodist University, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) Job Vacancy
Kenya Methodist University, a chartered ecumenical Institution of higher learning based in Meru and with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru and Nyeri wishes to recruit a dynamic , professional for the position of;
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)

Kenya Methodist University wishes to advertise the position of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs).

The Officer will be expected to be innovative and visionary with the ability to coordinate teaching and learning activities in the University. He/she must have knowledge on strategic planning, education development and general administration.

Qualifications and Experience
    * Be at least an Associate Professor with a PhD or its equivalent from a recognized University.
    * Must have served in Senior Academic and Management positions for at least 5 years in a University.
    * Must have served as a Dean of Faculty or Principal of a Campus or a Principal of a Constituent College.
    * Must demonstrate leadership skills and management of academic programmes at University level.
    * Has proven capacity to promote learning, teaching, and research and development in a University.
    * Use of computer in all operations is a must.
    * Must uphold professionalism, integrity, ethics, transparency, intellectual honesty, teamwork and good stewardship.
    * Must be guided by high moral standards based on Christian principles.

Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide guidance on Academic issues and his/her duties and responsibilities will include:
    * Development of academic policies and procedures
    * Academic planning and development
    * Development of academic programmes
    * Research development
    * Administration and management of examinations
    * Library and information development,
    * Development of academic resources.

Terms and Conditions of Service
The position will be on performance based three (3) year renewable contract.

The post carries a competitive remuneration package comprising of basic salary, house allowance, responsibility allowance, leave allowance, entertainment allowance, and medical cover as per the University terms and conditions of service for the senior members of staff.

Interested candidates should send their applications enclosing copies of certificates, testimonials and a detailed Curriculum Vitae stating their current and expected salary not later than 15th of October 2010.

Applicants should request their referees to send written recommendations directly to the Vice Chancellor.

The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P. O. Box 267 – 60200
Meru
‘KeMU is an equal opportunity employer’