Africa Nazarene University Dean, School of Humanities & Social Sciences Jobs in Kenya

Africa Nazarene University Dean, School of Humanities & Social Sciences Jobs in Kenya

Africa Nazarene University (ANU)is a fully chartered, non-profit, Private Christian University and is part of a Network of 21 Higher Education Institutions sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene International, with a mission to provide a holistic education that develops individuals academically, spiritually, culturally, socially and physically, to equip them with an appropriate mix of skills, competencies and Christian values to enable them to go into the world well prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of their time.

The University seeks to engage suitable and qualified candidates to offer academic teaching and learning in the following areas:

Dean, School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Job Ref: ANU/SHSS/01/12/2

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing teaching, research, and related academic and administrative duties across the school.

Qualifications and Experience

PhD. in any of the following areas; Education Counseling psychology, Governance Peace and Security or Mass Communication

Minimum of eight years of relevant experience, with at least three years in a managerial position

A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at
least twenty-four should be from refereed scholarly journals National, Regional, and international recognition for research.

Supervised at least three post-graduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.

Attracted research funds as a Lecturer/ Research Fellow.

Relevant Professional Qualification

Member of a relevant professional body

Must have attained minimum of Senior Lecturer

General Expectations

Demonstrated Teaching skills as evidenced by student evaluation and peer reviews.

Demonstrated evidence of success in some major non-teaching responsibilities at the University or other reputable organization will be an added advantage.

Conversant with online teaching and pedagogy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the academic programs in the school and enforce quality assurance as required by Senate, under various rules and regulations, to ensure that acceptable standards of teaching and research are maintained across the school

Develop and monitor implementation of the school’s strategies, policies, procedures and
standards.

Articulate University policy and procedures to staff in the school and ensure that school policies are consistent with those of the University

Manage teaching delivery in the school

Manage research and publishing of findings in the school Manage the development of curriculum in the school

Manage timetabling, course scheduling and allocation of faculty in the school.

Manage approval of faculty workload plans and ensure each department in the school has necessary resources

Convene and moderate school meetings. Collate agenda items and ensure detailed minutes are provided.

Represent the school in the Institute/ Centre/ Board/ Senate and any other bodies/

committees of the University as required in the statutes

Manage the examination process in the school
Teach, and conduct research within a specialist subject area

Manage the school’s graduation list preparation

Manage professional growth and development of staff in the department.

Make recommendations with respect to discipline, probation, advancement and promotion of academic staff within the school

Support marketing and community outreach efforts and activities in the University. Promote
collaboration and partnerships efforts, working closely with strategic partnerships and external
relations

Develop a plan, process and tool for evaluating course offering for continuous improvements

Develop and monitor the school annual plan and budget

li> Mentor, coach and supervise subordinate staff

Provide technical advice and reports to management when required

Personal Attributes and Competencies

Executive disposition, and demonstrate high levels of integrity

Ability to develop long term integrated and cross-functional operational plans Ability to operationalize strategy into action for the function

Ability to sell the vision of the university
Business/Financial acumen, business savvy, innovative

Strategic management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizing and planning skills

How to Apply

Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through the email recruitment@anu.ac.ke not later than 3rd January 2023

Enclose a Professional portfolio, copy of National Identity Card, Curriculum Vitae with details of current post, salary and other financial benefits, certified academic and professional certificates, testimonials, names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should e present or previous employer).

Kindly indicate job title and reference number in the subject of the email.

In addition to the formal application, you are also required to fill out the form in this link as part of the application process.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and will be required to provide Clearance Certificates from Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission,
Credit Reference Bureau, Kenya Revenue Authority, and Criminal Investigation Department.

ANU is an equal opportunity employer, and any canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

The Vice Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi

For more information and job application details, see: Africa Nazarene University Dean, School of Humanities & Social Sciences Jobs in Kenya

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