Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics(DVCA) at University of Kigali: (Deadline 15 April 2025)

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University of Kigali is Seeking a Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics (DVCA)

Position Overview: University of Kigali is seeking to recruit a dynamic, qualified, result oriented and experienced person to fill the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics (DVCA) . This senior leadership position calls for a person with an outstanding record of academic publications, proven record of leadership in academic management, shaping and promoting the university’s image, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and driving strategic growth of the academic division of the University.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics (DVCA) advises and assists the Vice Chancellor (VC) and provides leadership to the academic related units of the university. Among other duties, the DVCA is required to supervise the entire University of Kigali (UoK) teaching staff to ensure effective and efficient running of academics at the university. This includes all teaching, learning and Assessment related activities using global best practices and policies, Higher education council requirements and enforcing compliance of UoK policies, procedures and professional ethos. Among the duties and responsibilities, the DVCA shall be required to undertake performance of the day to day assignment that includes:

• Providing strategic leadership and oversees academic planning, academic program review, and curriculum development.
• Maintaining liaison with other campuses of the University of Kigali’s system and with external academic stakeholders.
• Monitoring the performance of academic programmes and take appropriate action when necessary to ensure the highest teaching quality standards are being maintained.
• Coordinating with the accreditation liaison officer to HEC, the authority that accredits the university.
• Monitoring the performance of academic programmes and take appropriate action when necessary to ensure the highest quality standards are being maintained, as well as creating and maintaining academic standards and policies.
• Providing leadership in team building skills while promoting the institution as an agent of transformation in the national development.
• Liaises with the DVC in charge of research to ensure that all academic practices are research based and ensure that the University meets the required performance relating to research and innovation that are set out in its strategic plan.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure that UoK attracts, develops, and retain lecturers of highest quality.
• Ensuring that the infrastructure and facilities provided to support teaching research and innovation are fit for purpose and support the maintenance and enhancement of teaching, research, and innovation quality.
• Promoting innovation in teaching and learning to ensure a rich student-centered environment.
• Chairing relevant sub-committees of senate concerned with the university’s teaching, research and innovation, and knowledge transfer activities amongst others.

The EMPLOYER may assign the EMPLOYEE other duties which are not explicitly mentioned above.

Key Qualifications Experience

• Have an earned PhD Degree from recognized University.
• Be at the level of Associate Professor or Full Professor
• Have at least ten (10) years’ experience in Senior Management positions such as Principal of College/Campus, Dean, Director or equivalent.
• Experience in program development and quality assurance,

Key Competencies Required

• Strategic academic planning, policy development, budgeting, and academic personnel administration in a higher education setting.
• Proven success in leading academic accreditation processes.
• Capacity to forge and nurture partnerships with private, non-profit, and government entities as well as other institutions of higher education.
• Be a recognized scholar as evidenced by publications in refereed journals, university level books as well as project grants and awards.
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize and solicit for funds including enhancing the revenue base of the university.
• Familiar with the national education policies and current trends and issues in higher education worldwide;
• Ability to establish a vibrant e-learning at the global space
• Good understanding of university functions and procedures coupled with a passion for promoting learning, excellence in teaching, research and innovation with the highest standards of quality, integrity and professionalism.
• Registered with, and be an active member of professional associations (Where applicable)

Application Requirements:

Your application should include relevant documents and details showcasing your qualifications and experience:

• A cover letter summarizing relevant experience in the position;
• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of Academic Certificates;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;

All applications should be addressed to the Vice Chancellor and submitted to recruitment@uok.ac.rw not later than 15^th April, 2025. Hard copies will not be considered.

Done at Kigali, 19/03/2025

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Prof. George Kimathi

Vice – Chancellor