The
Technical University of Kenya
Recruitment
of Deputy Vice-Chancellors
Institutional
Profile
The
main campus of the University is located within the Central Business District
of Nairobi.
The
Technical University of Kenya currently has approximately 12,000 students of
which about 40% are pursuing degree programmes while about 60% are studying for
Diplomas and certificates. The strength of the graduates of
TUK
lies in their ability to practically apply the technical skills acquired
through their training to address local and global challenges by providing
solutions through innovation.
The
Technical University of Kenya grew out of the Kenya Polytechnic. In 2007 the
Government upgraded the Kenya Polytechnic to a degree awarding
institution.
The
institution was then reconstituted as the Kenya Polytechnic University College
(KPUC) and a constituent college of the University of Nairobi.
As
KPUC, the institution was granted the powers to offer education and training at
the degree level while at the same time retaining its traditional mandate as a
middle level college offering Diplomas and certificates in the technical and
vocational fields. The University has a total of 66 degree programmes, 72
Diploma programmes, and 73 certificate programmes.
TUK
aims to be a leading university of technology and to this extent has its vision
as: “To be a top rated university of technology”.
The
mission of the university is: “To provide technological education and training
and to contribute towards the advancement of society through research and
innovation”.
The
university is committed to producing graduates with sound scientific education
and hands-on, practical, skills training.
The
motto of the university is: “Education and training for the real world”.
The University Council is now seeking to recruit senior members of management at the level of Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
Duties
and Responsibilities
The
Deputy Vice-Chancellor is the principal assistant to the Vice-Chancellor and
heads one of the strategic administrative divisions of the university.
The
Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall, under the general direction of the
Vice-Chancellor, be required to provide strategic leadership and direction in
her/his respective strategic administrative division, in line with the mission
and vision of the university.
The
Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall be further expected to provide leadership in
her/his area of academic specialisation and shall be required to dedicate at
least one-third of her/his time to academic pursuits including teaching
responsibilities.
The
successful candidate shall thus be simultaneously appointed to the position of
professor in the teaching Department of their specialisation within the
university, and should thus in addition be qualified to be appointed as such.
Further
details for the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall be as provided for in
the Technical University of Kenya Charter, 2012 and the University Statutes.
The Candidate
Applicants
should meet the following requirements:
- Be a holder of
PhD degree from a reputable university;
- Be at the level
of at least associate professor in a reputable university and in a field
of study covered in the programmes of study within the university;
- Have at least
seven (7) years of academic and research experience at senior level and
possess demonstrated leadership in an academic and/or research institution
having served substantively with demonstrable results at least in the
position of Dean/Director of Faculty or School in recognized university or
in other similar institutions at comparable levels;
- Have
demonstrable experience with technological education training including
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (WET);
- Have good
understanding of the current trends in university education and training
in Kenya and globally;
- Have strong ICT
and communicative skills;
- Be registered
with, and be active members of, professional associations in their profession;
- Be of the
highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
The
Council is seeking to recruit Deputy Vice-Chancellors in the following areas:
- Administration,
Planning, and Infrastructure;
- Academics,
Research, and Students; and
- Technology,
Innovation, and Partnerships.
In
addition to the general qualifications indicated above, the candidates should
possess as well the qualifications for the respective positions as below:
1. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Planning and Infrastructure)
1. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Planning and Infrastructure)
The
candidate should have wide experience in university administration with a
strong profile in planning and a good appreciation of infrastructure
development.
They
should demonstrate a thorough understanding of the processes in university
administration and should be prepared to be involved in the day-to-day running
of the university.
This Division shall be responsible for the following functions:
- University
campus services;
- Human resource
services;
- Property and
facilities;
- ICT services;
- Supply
chain operations; and
- Health and
wellness services.
2. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics, Research and Students)
The
candidate should demonstrate wide experience in the management of academic
programmes, research, and student affairs at university or equivalent
institution of higher learning.
The
candidate should have demonstrated leadership in the development of academic
programmes at university level and should be familiar with quality assurance
requirements for academic programmes at university.
This Division shall be responsible for the following functions:
- Management of
academic programmes;
- Library and
learning resource services;
- Research and
postgraduate studies;
- Innovative
educational programmes;
- WET and
Industry-Based Learning; and
- Student support
services.
Innovation
and Partnerships
The
candidate should be familiar with contemporary concepts and developments in
innovation and application of technology in university management.
Further,
the candidate should be able to provide leadership in the initiation of
partnerships and linkages with various organisations that the university ought
to partner with for the realisation of its mission and vision.
This Division shall be responsible for the following functions:
- Innovative
technology practices;
- Public and
community engagement;
- Industry and
professional partnerships;
- Institutional
and international partnerships;
- Strategic
development initiatives; and
- Technology and
innovation parks.
Terms
and Conditions of Service
Successful
candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package which includes
basic salary, house allowance, medical cover, and other allowances.
The
salary entry point will depend on qualifications and experience of the
candidate.
The
appointment will be for a contractual period of five years, renewable once
subject to satisfactory performance.
Applications
Applicants
should submit detailed curriculum vitae (covering academic qualifications,
professional experience, academic leadership, publications,
awards/scholarships/funding, membership to professional associations and
community service), copies of certificates, e-mail addresses, and telephone
contacts.
They
should also provide names, telephone numbers and contract addresses of at least
three referees.
Further
details on the Technical University of Kenya may be obtained from the
University’s website at: www.tukenya.ac.ke
Applications
and the referees’ confidential reports on the applicant’s suitability for the
post should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before 15” July
2013.
The
Vice-Chancellor
The
Technical University of Kenya
P.
0. Box 52428 - 00200,
Nairobi
E-mail: vc@kenpoly.ac.ke
