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Vice Chancellor
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Vice Chancellor at Thika College for Shariah and Islamic Studies (Proposed Umma University) in Thika – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
The Proposed Umma University is sponsored by Africa Muslims Agency (AMA), an international organization operating in Kenya. AMA was registered in Kenya in 1992 as a Non-Governmental organization, under the NGO Act. AMA’s goals include the establishment, management and support of education related projects, such as the proposed university. The precursor of the University, Thika College of Shariah and Islamic Studies (TCSIS) was registered by the Ministry of Education Science and Technology in 2001. In 2007, its Diploma programmes in Islamic studies were validated by the Commission for Higher Education (CHE). In 2008, the College was granted authority by CHE to collaborate with International University of Africa (IUA), Khartoum, Sudan in offering bachelors degree programmes in Islamic Studies. With the University education experience from collaboration between IUA and TCSIS, the idea to establish the proposed Umma University started in 2009. In its portfolio of academic programmes, the University will initially have five faculties two of which are already in existence. A dynamic and innovative team of individuals with the necessary experiences and vision to lead the proposed Umma University are required to fill the following key positions:
VICE CHANCELLOR
Vacancy No. VC 1/UU/2012
The Vice Chancellor’s position is the most senior position in the University administration. Overall, the Vice Chancellor provides strategic leadership, cultivates networking and strategic alliances with key stakeholders and partners and is responsible to the University Council
for the management of the institution. The Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the university and has overall responsibility
for academic and administrative leadership. The Vice Chancellor is expected to develop educational frameworks and policies and take ownership of the first five years of the University’s Strategic Plan in order to achieve its set strategic goals.
Qualifications
- Have an earned Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent degree.
- Must have attained at least the rank of Associate Professor with at least ten (10) years experience in a Senior Academic and.
- Have an outstanding internationally recognized record of scholarship and academic leadership as evidenced by extensive publications in scholarly, refereed journals! books.
- Have a track record of successful University academic, administrative and financial management.
- Have capacity to promote learning, research and community service in a competitive environment.
- Have understanding of and commitment to academic excellence.
- Be of high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
The successful applicant is expected to:
- Provide leadership and direction in policy formulation and institutional planning;
- Implement university development plans including human capital development;
- Promote a good labor relations environment within the university;
- Have oversight of student services, student welfare and academic support for students;
- Advice Council on a range of key performance areas including the University strategy;
- Have direct oversight of day-to-day operations of core education activities, resource management, quality assurance and compliance.
General Terms and Conditions
The positions are appointed for an initial term not exceeding five (5) years and renewable for a further term not exceeding five (5) years depending on performance. The posts carry competitive remuneration packages commensurate with qualifications and experience, which includes a basic salary, housing allowance, medical cover as per the University medical scheme, leave allowance, official transport and gratuity at the end of the contract.
How to Apply:
Application with curriculum vitae giving full details of the applicant including present post and salary, mobile and landline telephone numbers, contact postal address, e-mail address, certified copies of testimonial and names of three (3) referees knowledgeable on the applicants competence should be submitted to the undersigned by Thursday, 10th February 2012.
Applicants are requested to ask their referees to send the written recommendations directly to the Principal so to reach note later than 25th February 2012.
The Principal
Thika College for Shariah and Islamic Studies (Proposed Umma University)
RO. Box 4658-01 002 Thika.
Email: info@umma.ac.ke
Website: www.umma.ac.ke
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