Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics: Transformative Teaching, Learning & Research
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Nairobi, Kenya
Salary on application
On-siteFull-timeExecutivePosted today
What you bring
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy in the field of specialisation from a recognised University or equivalent.
At least the rank of Associate Professor.
Relevant professional qualification and membership of a relevant professional body.
Experience and Knowledge
Over thirteen years of relevant experience, with over five years in management, three of which should be at senior management level in a similar organisation.
A record of teaching, service and scholarship consistent with tenure, and a track record of successful academic leadership.
Broad and detailed knowledge of higher education and its changing landscape, including curriculum relevance, assessment of learning and institutional and programme accreditation.
Evidence of leading senior academic leaders and working across disciplines to improve teaching, research, student outcomes and organisational performance.
Skills
Strategic and operational planning: Translate institutional ambitions into long-term, integrated plans, clear priorities and measurable academic outcomes.
Data-driven decision making: Interpret teaching, assessment, progression, completion, employability and research data to identify trends, direct interventions and assess results.
Academic transformation: Review programmes against industry needs and future skills, strengthen practical and interdisciplinary learning and improve assessment quality.
Research and digital learning leadership: Connect research with teaching and postgraduate development, support innovation and guide effective adoption of online, hybrid and flexible learning.
Business and financial acumen: Exercise sound financial judgement, manage resources and balance academic priorities with institutional sustainability.
Communication and collaboration: Listen and communicate clearly, articulate the University's vision and work effectively with academic, professional and external stakeholders.
Academic quality and accreditation: Evaluate programme quality, lead academic improvement and work constructively with independent assurance and accreditation functions.
Competencies
People and culture leadership: Lead and manage deans and other senior academic leaders with approachability, clear accountability and the courage to make difficult decisions. Develop faculty capability and mentorship.
Interdisciplinary collaboration: Build commitment across schools, connect expertise and champion joint research and programme development.
Governance and integrity: Demonstrate executive presence, high ethical standards and sound judgement; respect academic freedom, research ethics and independent assurance.
Innovation and change leadership: Anticipate changes in higher education, challenge practices that limit learning or performance and create an environment that supports experimentation and improvement.
Inclusive and student-centred leadership: Build teaching, learning and research environments that respond to a diverse campus community and connect academic excellence with student success.
Global outlook and institutional advocacy: Build academic connectivity and represent the University's ambitions persuasively while collaborating with those responsible for Advancement and external relationships.
Application deadline27 Nov 2026
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