The position of Deputy Vice Chancellor – Teaching and Learning (DVC- TL) is central to driving excellence in teaching, learning, curriculum innovation, student success, and academic quality assurance within a rapidly evolving higher education landscape. The job holder will provide strategic leadership and oversight of all academic affairs, including quality assurance, programme development and accreditation, student enrolment management, and the enhancement of the student academic experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership in academic affairs to safeguard and enhance academic quality, standards, and institutional reputation.
- Advise the University Senate on the development of academic programmes in conformity with the Universities standards and guidelines as provided by the Commission for University Education (CUE), and by legally recognised professional bodies.
- Lead the transformation of teaching and learning through innovative, technology-enabled, and student-centred pedagogical approaches.
- Oversee student admissions, examinations, postgraduate studies, and library services to ensure efficiency, integrity, and quality.
- Drive curriculum innovation to ensure relevance, responsiveness to industry needs, and alignment with global best practices.
- Spearhead the development and implementation of academic policies, frameworks, and strategies for continuous quality improvement.
- Coordinate academic partnerships, collaborations, and linkages with leading local and international institutions.
- Coordinate development and implementation of policies and the strategic plans for the academic Division to ensure the achievement of the University’s Vision and Mission.
- Establish robust monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure compliance, accountability, and performance excellence across academic units.
- Oversee effective planning, resource allocation, and execution of divisional work plans aligned to University priorities.
- Ensure integrity, security, and effective management of student academic records and systems.
- Promote a vibrant academic environment that enhances student engagement and scholarly activity.
- Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor & CEO.
Qualifications and Experience
- Be a Professor or Associate Professor of a recognised and accredited University.
- Holder of an earned PhD from a recognised and accredited University.
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ progressive experience in senior University Management roles such as Principal of a university constituent college, Deputy Principal of a university constituent college, Director of a University Campus, Dean, Director, or equivalent in a university or comparable institution.
- Demonstrated experience in leading academic transformation, quality assurance, and curriculum development initiatives.
- Proven track record of scholarly achievement, including peer-reviewed publications, academic books, or book chapters of international repute.
- Be a member of the relevant professional body.
- Added advantages: Familiarity with KCA University academic systems and practices; International academic or administrative exposure and active participation in global academic networks; Experience managing multi-campus operations or large academic portfolios.
Leadership Competencies and Attributes
- Strategic and visionary leadership with the ability to drive institutional transformation.
- Strong intellectual depth and credibility within the academic community.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated capacity in organisational development, innovation, and change management.
- Sound judgement and decision-making in complex and dynamic environments.
- Strong negotiation, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
- A commitment to mentoring, coaching, and developing academic talent.
- High levels of integrity, accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership.
- Cultural awareness and the ability to operate effectively in diverse, multicultural environments.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the university's career portal at www.kcau.ac.ke or through the application link https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1203100.
