The
Technical University of Kenya
Recruitment
of Deputy Vice-Chancellors
Institutional
Profile
The main campus of
the University is located within the Central Business District of
Nairobi.
The Technical
University of Kenya currently has approximately 12,000 students of which about
40% are pursuing degree programmes while about 60% are studying for Diplomas
and certificates. The strength of the graduates of
TUK lies in their
ability to practically apply the technical skills acquired through their
training to address local and global challenges by providing solutions through
innovation.
The Technical
University of Kenya grew out of the Kenya Polytechnic. In 2007 the Government
upgraded the Kenya Polytechnic to a degree awarding institution.
The institution was
then reconstituted as the Kenya Polytechnic University College (KPUC) and a
constituent college of the University of Nairobi.
As KPUC, the institution
was granted the powers to offer education and training at the degree level
while at the same time retaining its traditional mandate as a middle level
college offering Diplomas and certificates in the technical and vocational
fields. The University has a total of 66 degree programmes, 72 Diploma
programmes, and 73 certificate programmes.
TUK aims to be a
leading university of technology and to this extent has its vision as: “To be a
top rated university of technology”.
The mission of the
university is: “To provide technological education and training and to
contribute towards the advancement of society through research and
innovation”.
The university is
committed to producing graduates with sound scientific education and hands-on,
practical, skills training.
The motto of the
university is: “Education and training for the real world”.
The University Council is now seeking to recruit senior members of management at the level of Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
Duties
and Responsibilities
The Deputy
Vice-Chancellor is the principal assistant to the Vice-Chancellor and heads one
of the strategic administrative divisions of the university.
The Deputy
Vice-Chancellor shall, under the general direction of the Vice-Chancellor, be
required to provide strategic leadership and direction in her/his respective
strategic administrative division, in line with the mission and vision of the
university.
The Deputy
Vice-Chancellor shall be further expected to provide leadership in her/his area
of academic specialisation and shall be required to dedicate at least one-third
of her/his time to academic pursuits including teaching responsibilities.
The successful
candidate shall thus be simultaneously appointed to the position of professor
in the teaching Department of their specialisation within the university, and
should thus in addition be qualified to be appointed as such.
Further details for
the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall be as provided for in the
Technical University of Kenya Charter, 2012 and the University Statutes.
The Candidate
Applicants
should meet the following requirements:
- Be a holder of
PhD degree from a reputable university;
- Be at the level
of at least associate professor in a reputable university and in a field
of study covered in the programmes of study within the university;
- Have at least
seven (7) years of academic and research experience at senior level and
possess demonstrated leadership in an academic and/or research institution
having served substantively with demonstrable results at least in the
position of Dean/Director of Faculty or School in recognized university or
in other similar institutions at comparable levels;
- Have
demonstrable experience with technological education training including
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (WET);
- Have good
understanding of the current trends in university education and training
in Kenya and globally;
- Have strong ICT
and communicative skills;
- Be registered
with, and be active members of, professional associations in their profession;
- Be of the
highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
The
Council is seeking to recruit Deputy Vice-Chancellors in the following areas:
- Administration,
Planning, and Infrastructure;
- Academics,
Research, and Students; and
- Technology,
Innovation, and Partnerships.
In addition to the
general qualifications indicated above, the candidates should possess as well
the qualifications for the respective positions as below:
1. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Planning and Infrastructure)
1. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Planning and Infrastructure)
The candidate should
have wide experience in university administration with a strong profile in
planning and a good appreciation of infrastructure development.
They should demonstrate
a thorough understanding of the processes in university administration and
should be prepared to be involved in the day-to-day running of the university.
This Division shall be responsible for the following functions:
- University
campus services;
- Human resource
services;
- Property and
facilities;
- ICT services;
- Supply
chain operations; and
- Health and
wellness services.
2. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics, Research and Students)
The candidate should
demonstrate wide experience in the management of academic programmes, research,
and student affairs at university or equivalent institution of higher
learning.
The candidate should
have demonstrated leadership in the development of academic programmes at
university level and should be familiar with quality assurance requirements for
academic programmes at university.
This Division shall be responsible for the following functions:
- Management of
academic programmes;
- Library and
learning resource services;
- Research and
postgraduate studies;
- Innovative
educational programmes;
- WET and
Industry-Based Learning; and
- Student support
services.
Innovation
and Partnerships
The candidate should
be familiar with contemporary concepts and developments in innovation and
application of technology in university management.
Further, the
candidate should be able to provide leadership in the initiation of
partnerships and linkages with various organisations that the university ought
to partner with for the realisation of its mission and vision.
This Division shall be responsible for the following functions:
- Innovative
technology practices;
- Public and
community engagement;
- Industry and
professional partnerships;
- Institutional
and international partnerships;
- Strategic
development initiatives; and
- Technology and
innovation parks.
Terms
and Conditions of Service
Successful candidates
will be offered a competitive remuneration package which includes basic salary,
house allowance, medical cover, and other allowances.
The salary entry
point will depend on qualifications and experience of the candidate.
The appointment will
be for a contractual period of five years, renewable once subject to
satisfactory performance.
Applications
Applicants should
submit detailed curriculum vitae (covering academic qualifications,
professional experience, academic leadership, publications,
awards/scholarships/funding, membership to professional associations and
community service), copies of certificates, e-mail addresses, and telephone
contacts.
They should also
provide names, telephone numbers and contract addresses of at least three
referees.
Further details on
the Technical University of Kenya may be obtained from the University’s website
at: www.tukenya.ac.ke
Applications and the
referees’ confidential reports on the applicant’s suitability for the post
should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before 15” July 2013.
The
Vice-Chancellor
The Technical
University of Kenya
P. 0. Box 52428 -
00200,
Nairobi
E-mail: vc@kenpoly.ac.ke
