Egerton
University, the oldest institution of higher learning in Kenya, invites
applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent
credentials to fill the above post.
Egerton University was founded in 1939 as Egerton Farm School and was upgraded to an Agricultural College in 1950.
In 1986, the Agricultural College became a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi. It was elevated to a University in 1987 through an Act of Parliament.
Since its inception, the University has registered significant expansion in
student numbers, academic programmes and physical facilities.Egerton University was founded in 1939 as Egerton Farm School and was upgraded to an Agricultural College in 1950.
In 1986, the Agricultural College became a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi. It was elevated to a University in 1987 through an Act of Parliament.
Currently the University has a student population of 15000 and a staff no 1909 and consists of 2 campuses (Njoro and Nakuru Town).
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience:
- Be
a Professor or Associate Professor of a recognized University with an
earned PhD.
- At
least 6 years of experience in senior academic and management positions
(at the level of Senior Lecturer and above)
- Ability
and leadership skills to effectively coordinate the research function in
the University.
- Provision
of research and academic leadership.
- Knowledgeable
in strategic planning in research and educational development.
- Proven
capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development in a
university.
- Knowledgeable
in national laws and policies in education.
- Be
of highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
- Should
have published widely in internationally refereed journals and show evidence
of attracting research grants/funds.
Duties and Responsibilities
Working under the general direction of the Vice Chancellor the successful applicant shall:
Working under the general direction of the Vice Chancellor the successful applicant shall:
- Have
the overall responsibility of direction, organization and administration
of research programmes in the University.
- Ensure
that the University Senate is properly advised in the development of
research programmes in conformity to ethical standards and legally
recognized professional bodies.
- Ensure
effective accountability to the Vice Chancellor for the proper management
of the Division of Research & Extension.
- Responsible
for promoting and coordinating research, scientific publications,
innovation, extension and technology transfer to industry business
community.
- Mobilize
and solicit financial support for research and community extension through
fundraising activities from industry, business companies and donor
organizations.
- Maintain
collaboration and linkages with both local and international institutions
of higher learning for academic research and innovation programmes.
- Coordinate
workshops and seminars on outreach programmes on technology transfer.
- Promote
knowledge dissemination to meet the needs of the University and the
community through publications and exhibitions.
Terms and Conditions of Service
Terms and conditions of Service are performance based and include competitive salary, house
allowance and other allowances.
In addition the Deputy Vice-Chancellor will be entitled to the following benefits:
Terms and conditions of Service are performance based and include competitive salary, house
allowance and other allowances.
In addition the Deputy Vice-Chancellor will be entitled to the following benefits:
- Medical
cover as per University Medical Scheme
- Leave
Allowance
- A
Chauffer driven official car
- A
gratuity of 31% of basic salary at the end of the contract
A comprehensive CV that contains details of the current remuneration, names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three referees must accompany the application.
Applications should be sent through registered mail and marked:
“POST OF DVC R&E” addressed to:
The Secretary (Vice-Chancellor)
Egerton University Council
P.O. Box 536-20107
Njoro-Kenya
Tel. +254 051 2217810
Fax 254-051-2217827
vc@egerton.ac.ke
Those who had applied should not re-apply
The closing date is Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 5.00 p.m.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Egerton University is ISO 9001:2008 Certified
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