The Management University of Africa (MUA) is a newly established
private university in Kenya located off Mombasa Road in Nairobi.
The University is envisioned to be the premier University in the provision of innovative leadership and management solutions to industries and communities worldwide, with a mission to provide quality education for transformational leadership and excellence in management.
We wish to hire a Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research & Extension).
This is a challenging opportunity for a seasoned, proactive, independent
thinking and results oriented professional.The University is envisioned to be the premier University in the provision of innovative leadership and management solutions to industries and communities worldwide, with a mission to provide quality education for transformational leadership and excellence in management.
We wish to hire a Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research & Extension).
The position holder will provide sound leadership and overall management of the academic research and extension division of the University and will be responsible for coordinating teaching, research, extension and other related support services.
Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor, the position holder will:
- Spearhead
the development and implementation of policies and procedures;
- Ensure
effective and efficient delivery of quality academic, research and
extension programmes;
- Coordinate
academic, research and extension programmes including planning and
development of curriculum and research and consultancy proposals;
- Develop
and control the divisional budget;
- Mobilize
financial support for research and community extension work from industry
and other external organizations in liaison with the University
fundraising office;
- Disseminate
information about the University’s research and related activities
including coordination of workshops, conferences and seminars; and
- Ensure
prudent management and facilitation of student affairs.
Requirements for the position:
At least 5 years of experience in senior academic and management positions in a modern University environment.
In addition applicants should have:
At least 5 years of experience in senior academic and management positions in a modern University environment.
In addition applicants should have:
- A
PhD degree or its equivalent from a reputable university. Those with
qualifications in Business Administration, management, social sciences or
related areas will have added advantage.
- Recognition
as a seasoned researcher who commands the respect of peers;
- Demonstrable
ability and proven capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and
academic leadership in a university including supervision of post graduate
students;
- Demonstrate
experience in developing academic programmes;
- Must
have served as Chairman of Department or dean of school or principal of a
college;
- Evidence
of having published widely in internationally refereed academic journals;
- Proven
capability of fundraising and establishing quality working linkages and
attracting research grants and funds with a broad range of contacts in
academia, industry and Government;
- Experience
of leading and managing research programmes and teams;
- Proven
leadership and change management experience;
- Performance
management experience, strong communication and presentation skills, team
building skills, initiative and broad mindedness.
- Be
of highest ethical, personal and professional standing with clarity of
vision and academic credibility;
- Associate
Professor or Professor with similar qualifications will have added
advantage.
The Vice Chancellor
The Management University of Africa
P. O. Box 29677 – 00100, Nairobi
Email: vc@mua.ac.ke
For more information about MUA visit www.mua.ac.ke.
Closing date: 23rd December 2011
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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