Embu University College was established as a Constituent College
of the University of Nairobi through Legal Notice No. 65 of June 17th
2011.
The College is looking for dynamic, visionary and result
oriented people to fill in the following positions that are currently vacant.
Deputy Principal (Planning, Administration and Finance)
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Deputy Principal, Planning, Administration and Finance (PAF) will be the Principal Assistant to the University College Principal and will be in charge of Planning, Administration and Finance Division.
The Deputy Principal (PAF) shall be the Head of Planning,
Administration and Finance Division, whose primary functions include: planning
and development, preparation and control of institutional budgets and
overseeing the human resource and personnel sections of the University College.
Deputy Principal (Academic, Research and Extension)
Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Principal, Academic, Research and Extension (ARE) will be the Principal Assistant to the University College Principal and will be in charge of Academic, Research and Extension.
The Deputy Principal (ARE) shall be the Head of Academic
Research and Extension Division whose primary functions include: Academic
affairs, co-ordination of University College wide research, consultancies,
innovation, outreach activities and overseeing linkages and partnerships with
other institutions.
Qualifications and Experience for the Deputy Principals:
Applicants should:-
- Be
Professors or Associate Professors who have at least 8 years experience in
senior management positions with outstanding and internationally
recognized scholarships record.
- Be
well published and academic leaders in their areas of specialization.
- Must
have held Senior Administrative posts, e.g., Dean, Director, Chairman of
Department or Principal in a University setting with a demonstrated
capacity for progressive and innovative leadership.
- Demonstrate
competence in administrative and academic leadership in academic/research
environment.
- Have
a track record of success and performance characterized by visionary and
strategic thought, rapid growth and service delivery as well ass
translation of ideas into value outputs.
- Have
the capacity to motivate and influence staff, students and other
stakeholders.
- Demonstrate
evidence of outstanding ability to communicate effectively and good
interpersonal skills.
- Show
good understanding and commitment to the University coupled with a passion
for promotion of learning g, excellence in teaching, research and
innovation with the highest ethical standards, integrity and
professionalism.
- Have
skills, capacity and determination to initiate and facilitate the
development of relevant and quality society driven academic programmes.
- Have
skills, capacity and determination to initiate and sustain linkages and
networks for the promotion of scholarship.
- Have
a good understanding of the national policies and strategies governing
university education and training in Kenya.
- Have
a broad awareness ofthe factors and conditions shaping the development of
higher education in the country.
- Must
be familiar with education and development policies of Government of Kenya
and be aware of trends in higher education worldwide.
Terms and Conditions of Service for Deputy Principals
- Successful,
candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package.
- Employment
will be on a five (5) year contract renewable depending on performance and
mutual agreement.
Applications should be addressed to the address below and should
be received not later than 5.00
p.m, 23rd November, 2012.
p.m, 23rd November, 2012.
The Vice Chancellor
University of Nairobi
P.O. BOX 30197-00100
Nairobi
Senior Lecturers, Lecturers and Tutorial Fellows
Applicants are invited for post of Senior Lecturer, Lecturer and Tutorial Fellows in any of the following areas:
- Mathematics,
Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry
- Agriculture
and Agriculture related disciplines
- Agriculture
Education and Extension
- Horticulture
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural
Economics
- Agro-ecosystems
and Environmental studies
- Land
and Water Resource Management
Senior Lecturer
Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in the relevant area from a recognized university. In addition the applicants must:
- Have
at least three (3) years of university teaching as a full- time Lecturer
after PhD qualification.
- Have
successfully supervised at least three (3) Masters Students or one (1) PhD
student since being appointed Lecturer.
- Show
evidence of continued research including having published at least three
(3) articles in refereed journals since being appointed Lecturer.
- Show
evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars
or workshops.
- Evidence
of securing a grant either individually or as group since appointed as a
Lecturer.
Lecturer:
Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in the relevant area from a recognized university. The following will be added advantage:
Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in the relevant area from a recognized university. The following will be added advantage:
- Full-time
university teaching experience as tutorial fellow or assistant lecturer.
- Evidence
of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or
workshops.
- Publication
of papers in refereed journals.
Tutorial Fellow
Applicants for the post of Tutorial Fellow must be holders of Masters Degree in the relevant field from a recognized university.
They must be registered for a PhD degree in the area of
specialization and teaching experience in a recognized university/tertially
college will be added advantage.
Terms and Conditions of Service for Senior Lecturers, Lecturers and Tutorial Fellows
- Successful,
candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package as offered
in other constituent university colleges in Kenya.
- Employment
will be on permanent terms except for Tutorial Fellows who will be
employed on one (1) year contract renewable depending on progress toward
achievement of the PhD degree.
How to Apply
Candidates who satisfy the requirements above should forward their applications, for the specific position, including an updated curriculum vitae and copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, plus names and contact addresses of three referees to the below address to be received not later than 5.00pm, 23d November 2012.
Candidates should request their referees to send the reference letters directly.
The Principal
Embu University College
P. O. Box 6 - 60100, Embu, Kenya
Please Note That Embu University College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.