Ref: ZU/10/Adv/17/2023
The
objective of this position is to foster a culture of research excellence,
fostering innovation within the institution, securing funding for innovative
projects and advancing the quality and impact of postgraduate programs.
Responsibilities:
- Reporting to Deputy Vice Chancellor
(ARS),the position holder will be responsible for the following, amongst
others:
- Provide leadership in research,
innovation and grant writing in the University positioning the University
as an industry leader in these areas.
- Initiate and coordinate multidisciplinary
research projects and initiatives.
- Facilitate the dissemination of research
findings.
- Source for research and grants funding
opportunities locally and internationally for Zetech University and its
faculty.
- Initiate, implement and coordinate
training and capacity building of postgraduate students and faculty in
research & grant proposals writing.
- Develop and implement student and staff
mentorship programmes in research, innovation and grant proposal writing.
- Secure funding from various sources to
support, research initiatives, and postgraduate scholarships.
- Coordinate the activities of the Board of
Postgraduate Studies and serve as its secretary.
- Sustaining high academic standards in
postgraduate programs including ensuring quality standards in teaching,
research, thesis writing, and publication of research works for
postgraduate students.
Qualifications:
- PhD/ D.Sc./D.Ed./DBA/D.Eng. or equivalent
degree qualification in the relevant area from recognized/accredited
university with at-least three (3) years post-qualification experience.
- At least three (3) years teaching,
research and grant-writing experience in a university setting or 6 years
in the industry is a key requirement for this position; Candidates must
have demonstrable significant success and achievements in the areas of research
and grant-writing.
- The successful candidate must demonstrate
the ability to provide leadership in research and grant writing
initiatives placing the University as an industry leader in these areas.
- Must have experience working with funding
bodies such as National Research Fund and Kenya National Innovation
Agency.
- A minimum of thirty-two (32) publications
points as a Lecturer/Research Fellow of which twenty-four (24) should be
refereed journals articles.
- Supervised at least 1 PhD. student and 3
Masters students to completion.
- Registered by a relevant Professional
Body.
- Attended and Contributed at Academic
conferences, seminars or workshops.
- Evidence of Contribution to University
life through active participation in departmental and school matters or
meetings, students’ academic advising and committee membership among
others.
How To Apply
Interested
candidates should send their applications to vacancies@zetech.ac.ke quoting
the job reference number on the subject line and; indicating their current and
expected salary on their application letter.