Machakos
University College
ISO
9001:2008 Certified
(A
Constituent College of Kenyatta University)
Machakos
University College was established through legal order No. 130 of 2011
The
College wishes to fill the position of Principal.
Requirements
Applicants
must have an earned PhD and be Professors/Associate Professors.
They
should have at least ten (10) years of academic research and administrative
experience at senior level and possess demonstrated capacity for leadership in
an academic environment.
They
must have held senior administrative posts such as Chairs of departments,
Dean/Director of a Faculty, School, or Institute in a recognized university.
In
addition, candidates are expected to be familiar with national, regional and
global trends in higher education and demonstrate potential to plan, develop
and implement academic programmes, institutional linkages and managerial
ability.
Successful
applicants are expected to have excellent organizational, interpersonal and
communication skills, highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
Applicants should have been actively involved in research as evidenced by publications.
Experience
in networking, fundraising and resource mobilization will be an added
advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
As
the Chief Executive of the University College the successful candidate will:
- Be the academic
and administrative head of the University College
- Have overall
responsibility on the direction, organization, administration and
programmes of the university College
- Coordinate
development and implementation of the academic and administrative policies
of the University College
- Maintain
efficiency and good order of the University College and ensure proper
enforcement of the statutes and regulations
- Provide
innovative and creative leadership in the areas of planning and
development
Terms
and Conditions of Service
- Successful candidates
will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house
allowance and benefits applicable to the Principal of a Constituent
University College of a public University in Kenya
- Employment will
be on a five (5) year contract renewable once depending on performance.
NB:
Those
who had applied earlier need not re-apply as the applications will be
considered after the
closure of the advertisement period.
closure of the advertisement period.
How to apply
Candidates
who satisfy the requirements stated above should forward ten copies of their
applications to the Machakos University College Council Chairman by 7th July
2013.
The
applicants should include an updated curriculum vitae, details of current
remuneration, copies of academic and professional certificates as well as testimonials.
The
candidates are advised to request their respective referees (not less than
three) to submit confidential letters of reference by the same deadline to:-
The
Chairman
Machakos University College Council
P O Box 136 - 90100
Machakos
Machakos University College Council
P O Box 136 - 90100
Machakos
Email
Address:
info@machakosuniversity.ac.ke
Website:
www.machakosuniversity.ac.ke
