Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics, Research and Students Affairs) – (1) Post at Laikipia University

Job Description The University has a unique history that has evolved through different educational phases. It was started in April by a British Colonial farmer cum educationist by the name William Thomas Alfred Levet. The Institution was by then a whites’ only primary school with a large farm, which was sold to Guy Bullen in February . Mr. Bullen sold it to Ministry of Agriculture in . Between and , the Institution served as a Large-scale Farmers training (LSFTC) college. Vision A University for valued transformation of society Mission To serve the students and society through research, education, scholarship, training, outreach and consultancy Core Values Quality Integrity Respect For appointment to this position, a candidate must: be a professor or an Associate Professor with an earned PhD from a recognized University;have at least eight 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;have demonstrable leadership in an academic and/or research institution, having served substantively with measurable results in senior administrative posts or leadership of comparable levels in other similar institutions;have demonstrable competence in lesdership in an academic/research environment;be a recognized scolar as evidenced by refereed journal publications, University levelbooks as well as project grants and awards;have demonstrated ability to mobilize and solicit for funds including enhancing the revenue base of the university;be familiar with the national education policies and current trends in higher educationand worldwide;have excellent and proven organizational, communication and interpersonal skills;show good understanding of University functions and procedures coupled with a passion of promoting learning, excellence in teaching, research and innovation with the highest standards of quality, integrity and professionalism;demonstrate ability and leadership skills to effectively coordinate the planning, finance and administration functions in a University environment;be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in the profession (Where applicable); andfulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution, . Core competencesThe following competences and skills will be required: visionary and a result oriented leader;sensitive to and respect for diversity to uphold a positive national image;firm, fair, accountable and transparenct in the conduct of duty as well as demonstrating excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills;ability to potray and uphold positive national and international image and work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;ability to initiate, implement, monitor and evaluate academic and research programmes and policies;creative and innovative ability to bring about change for the sustainable growth of the university;ability to exercise soft skills by detecting and dissipating tensions through negotiating, mediating and arbitrating disputes and conflicts; andability to embrace information and communication technology in the efficient and effective management of a university. Duties and responsibilities The Deputy Vice-Chancelor (Academic, Research and Students’ Affairs) will be in-charge of the Academic Division and will oversee the Research and Academic Programmes. He/She will work under the general direction of the Vice-Chancellor. Specific duties and responsibilities include:overall responsibility of direction, organization and administration of learning and research programmes in the University;ensuring the the University Senate is properly advised in the development of learning and research programmes in conformity to ethical standards and legally recognized professional bodies;ensuring effective accountability to the Vice-Chancellor for the proper management of the Academic and Research Division;be responsible for promoting and coordinating research, scientific publications, innovation, extension and technology transfer to industry and the business community;mobilizing and solicit financial support for research from industry and other external organizations;establishing and maintaining linkages and collaborations with both local and international universities, research institutions, innovation centres and industry for academic, research and innovation programmes;co-ordinating workshops and seminars on outreach programmes and technology transfer;formulating and providing policy guidelines on planning, development and management of academic and research programmes;preparing curricula/syllabi, and rules and regulations governing the implementation of academic and research programmes;formulating guidelines for effective management, implementation and evaluation of academic and research programmes;guiding Chairpersons of Academic Departments or Centres, Deans of Schools or Institutes, Directors/Managers of Schools, Institute or Campuses, and Director of Research, Extension and Consultancy on the running of academic and research programmes;overseeing the administration of the students’ welfare services;seeking consultancy services from industry and other external organizations;promoting extension services with the communities;co-ordinating seminars, workshops, conferences and symposia;working closely with the Deputy Vice-chancellor (Administration, Finance and Development), on staff development, training and research programmes; andperforming such other duties as may be assigned or delegated by the Vice-Chancellor in accordance with Statute III