Maseno University Job in Kenya - Deputy Vice-Chancellor in-Charge of Academic Affairs

Maseno University is a fast growing Public University located in Western Kenya, twenty five kilometers from Kisumu City, along the Kisumu-Busia highway.

Since its inception in the year 2001, the University has realized a significant expansion in academic programmes and physical facilities including acquisition of prime property at the Kisumu city to enable it fulfill its Mission.

The University has a Campus College headed by a Principal in Kisumu City which houses an e-Learning Centre. It also has a Learning Centre at Homa Bay town both offering various academic programmes.


More importantly, the University has restructured its degree programmes to include, in each of them, Information Technology (IT) component.

Qualifications and Experience

The applicants should:
  • Have an earned Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent degree.
  • Be a Professor/Associate Professor with at least ten (10) years experience in a Senior Academic and Management position.
  • Have an outstanding internationally recognized record of scholarship and academic leadership as evidenced by extensive publications in scholarly, refereed journals /books.
  • Have a track record of successful University academic, administrative and financial management.
  • Have capacity to promote learning and research in a competitive environment.
  • Have understanding of and commitment to academic excellence.
  • Be of high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
The successful applicant is expected to:
  • Provide leadership in the management of Academic Affairs to enhance high academic standards.
  • Promote learning, research and innovation.
  • Oversee the preparation and implementation of academic programmes and regulations.
  • Coordinate all academic programmes.
  • Undertake any other duties as may be delegated by the Vice-Chancellor.
General Terms and Conditions

The post carries a competitive remuneration package, which includes a basic salary, housing allowance, medical cover as per the University medical scheme, leave allowance, official transport and gratuity at the end of the contract.

Application with curriculum vitae giving full details of the applicant including present post and salary, mobile and landline telephone numbers, contact postal address, email address, copies of testimonial and names of three (3) referees knowledgeable on the applicant’s competence should be submitted to the undersigned by Thursday, 21st,April, 2011.

Vice-Chancellor
Maseno University
Private Bag
Maseno 40105

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