| Introduction |
| Build extraordinary leadership in the developing world Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a world-known and respected progressive organization that is committed to excellence in education, research, and community service. Occupying a central place in the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in nursing, medicine, and education development and carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it serves and the developing world at internationally accepted academic standards. Through a needs-blind admissions policy based on merit, the University imbues the most promising leaders and thinkers of tomorrow with an ethic of service and the skills to help communities solve their most pressing challenges while instilling the highest professional competence. As AKU continues to significantly expand in East Africa, the University seeks a proven academic leader to act as the Provost’s representative and oversee the development, quality, and operation of AKU-East Africa’s evolving academic foot print. |
| Responsibilities |
| Reporting to the Provost, you will be charged with formulating and implementing academic policy for AKU - East Africa in conjunction with the Deans and Directors of the respective Colleges and Institutes in East Africa. In fulfilling the duties of this newly created role, you will provide leadership for all aspects of undergraduate and post-graduate academic programmes, including matters related to faculty, students and curriculum in accordance with policies and guidelines approved by the Board of Trustees. The ability to travel and relocate to Nairobi, Kenya is required. |
| Requirements |
| You are a well respected scholar and academic administrator who is ready to step up to these unique opportunities and challenges. You bring extensive knowledge and leadership experience in academic administration at the level of Vice Provost, Dean or equivalent position at a well established, highly regarded university. |
| To Apply |
| To submit an application, please visit: www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/9151 . For further information about this exciting opportunity, please contact our search consultants Lara Truderung, Barbara Quelch, or Caroline Jellinck in the Odgers Berndtson Vancouver, Canada office at 00+1+(604) 685.0261. |
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