College Principal Embu University College

Embu University College (A constituent College of the University of Nairobi)

The Embu University College was established through Legal Notice No. 65 of 17 June, 2011.

The objective of the University College is to play a leading role in the development and expansion of the opportunities for higher education and research in agriculture, agribusiness, veterinary medicine, forestry, water and biological & physical sciences.

The College will develop into a centre of excellence for learning and research in agriculture and farming systems within and outside Kenya.

The College wishes to fill the above referenced position with someone to spearhead attainment of the above objectives.

The successful candidate will be expected to meet the following requirements:

Requirements

• Applicants must have an earned PhD and be Professors/Associate Professors.
• They should have at least ten (10) years of academic and research experience at senior level and possess demonstrated capacity for leadership in an academic/research environment.
• They must have held senior administrative posts such as Dean/Director of a Faculty, School, or Institute in a recognized university.
• Applicants who have held positions equivalent to the advertised position and whose academic training and professional background is in the core programme areas of the college, will have an added advantage.
• 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 of 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 for the Principal of Constituent University college of a public University in Kenya
• Employment will be for a five (5) year contract renewable once depending on performance.

Applicants should forward ten (10) copies of the application letter with detailed curriculum vitae.

They should provide names and addresses of three (3) referees, and they should request the referees to forward their reports to the undersigned directly.

Applications should reach the Vice-Chancellor by 5.00 pm. on Monday August 20, 2012 on the address below:

The Vice-Chancellor
University of Nairobi
P. O. BOX 30197-00100
Physical address: Harry Thuku Road
Main Campus
2nd floor, Administration Block
Nairobi