Associate Dean - Academics

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Strathmore University is a chartered university based in Nairobi, Kenya Strathmore College was started in 1961, as the first multi-racial, multi-religious advanced-level sixth form college offering science and arts subjects, by a group of professionals who formed a charitable educational trust.

JOB SUMMARY

Minimum Academic Qualifications:Doctorate (Ph.D.) in the area of specializationRegistered with the relevant professional body10 years of university teaching/research experience with 5 years’ experience in a managerial positionExperience teaching & learning, research, and administration

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the development and implementation of the academic strategy and business plan to deliver on the academic strategic prioritiesAdvising the Dean on academic policies, standards, and emerging trends in the Education sector, locally and globallySupport the Dean in providing academic leadership of the undergraduate activities within the schoolAdvise the Dean on policy directions and strategic initiatives that impact and enhance effective provision of the school’s programsCreate a platform for world-class faculty capacity development and career progressionLead the education and professional practice agenda to ensure that the faculty's key performance indicators are metOversee curriculum development, including development/amendments of the syllabi and regulations for faculty courses/programs, and ensure that the curriculum is responsive to the students and market needsSeek and foster partnerships and collaboration to promote the accreditation and ranking of the school’s academic offeringsEnsure that the faculty complies with legal requirements and with university instructions, decisions, policies, and proceduresAdvise the Dean on emerging regulatory and policy directions affecting the school’s academic offering and delivery of academic programmesPromote high-quality teaching and innovative pedagogical practices by supporting faculty in professional development related to teaching and learningMonitor academic standards and quality across programsAssist the Dean in providing oversight on academic matters affecting students (progression, appeals, academic support)Managing the school's strategic staff establishments by participating in sourcing, recruiting staff, and creating a conducive culture to maintain the school's academic standardsManage day-to-day operations of the school’s budget proposals and supervise implementation of the sameEnsure that students enrolled in the school are supported to get placement for a community and industrial attachment, and that supervision and evaluation of the intended experiential learning is done as per university standardsAttending the academic council in the absence of the Dean

REQUIRED SKILLS

Research planning, Research and development, Project management, Project implementation

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education