Deputy Vice Chancellor, Transformative Teaching, Learning & Research
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater Nairobi, Kenya Area (On-site)
The Company seeks a senior academic executive to lead and transform teaching, learning, research, and innovation. The role sets academic strategy, oversees programme quality and relevance, and drives improvements in teaching, assessment, student retention, progression, and graduation outcomes. Responsibilities include strengthening research and postgraduate development, advancing digital and flexible learning, and using academic data to guide decisions and improvement. The Deputy Vice Chancellor will lead senior academic teams, support faculty development, oversee academic administration and resources, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on academic partnerships and global engagement. Candidates must hold a PhD in their field from a recognised university or equivalent, be at least an Associate Professor, and have a relevant professional qualification and membership. They should bring more than 13 years of relevant experience, including over five years in management and at least three years in senior management, alongside a strong record of scholarship and academic leadership. The role requires broad knowledge of higher education, curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, research, and digital learning. Essential capabilities include strategic planning, evidence-based decision-making, financial and resource management, communication, collaboration, ethical governance, and inclusive change leadership.
Functions:
- Education/Academic Administration
About the Company
A dual-accredited university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across diverse fields
Industry
Education Management
Type
Educational Institution
employees
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