Deputy Vice- Chancellor - Academic Affairs Job Re-Advertiement: Daystar University

Daystar University is a chartered interdenominational and evangelical Christian University.

Its mission is the development of Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God's kingdom in Africa and the world.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Deputy Vice- Chancellor - Academic Affairs, who, under the direction and authority of the Vice- Chancellor, is in charge of all Academic Affairs of the University.

Requirements

Applicants to this position must possess:

• Doctor of Philosophy degree in any academic discipline offered or proposed at Daystar University.
• Publications in international academic or professional journals will be given high weighting in the selection process.
• A minimum of 5 years teaching experience at a University as an Associate Professor and above.
• A minimum of 5 years administrative experience as Dean of Faculty, or Director of Centre/Institute.
• High intelligence and ability to think independently and critically.
• Ability to initiate forward looking strategies, policies and programmes In an academic field.
• Must be at least 45 years of age and must demonstrate ability to effectively coordinate various faculties and their departments to create harmonious relationship and team work.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with Vice -Chancellor in all academic matters
• Will be the Secretary to the University Senate
• Administer academic regulations as the Senate may from time to time adopt
• Be responsible for the planning and development of the curricular and research programmes of the University
• Will oversee the quality and content of instruction and research programmes.
• Liaising with Commission for Higher Education (CHE) on matters relating to the University programs.
• Encourage innovation and research amongst the academic staff and ensuring that integrity and high academic standards are maintained in all research programmes.
• Ensuring that the University Library services are run effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of all the users as well as research programmes.
• Attending to faculty and students academic concerns.
• Participating in Management Board activities
• Oversee management of students admission and records
• Perform such other duties as may be provided for in the statutes.

Applications should be sent to the

Vice-Chancellor, Daystar University,
P. O. Box 44400 -00100
Nairobi

To reach Daystar not later than December 17, 2009.

Athi River Campus,
Admissions and Records Office
Tel. 045-6622601/2/3
Email: admissions@daystar.ac.ke

Nairobi Campus,
Admissions and Records Office,
Tel. 020-2727271
Email: admissions@daystar. ac.ke

Mombasa Campus
Apollo House, Moi Avenue (opp Canon lowers]
Tel: 020-2416916 (wireless)
Email: mombasa@daystar.ac.ke

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