Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs.

Job Title: Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs, Ndejje University
Rank: NDU 2
Reports to: Vice Chancellor
Salary & Benefits: Attractive & Competitive

Ndejje University (NDU), a chartered, privately owned, Christian educational institution established in 1992, is owned by six Dioceses of the Church of Uganda (Anglican) in the Central Region of Uganda that are incorporated as Ndejje University Foundation Consortium. NDU is committed to providing Christian-based high-quality and innovative teaching, research, and outreach services. Ndejje University is seeking to recruit a competent, highly motivated, innovative, visionary, and committed individual to fill the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs (DVC AA). This is a senior position within the University’s organizational structure. The DVC AA shall assist the Vice Chancellor to oversee and supervise all matters of the University concerning planning, administration, and organization of all academic affairs including admission, undergraduate and postgraduate studies, research, innovation, and publications. The DVC AA shall hold office for a term of five (5) years that may be renewed for only one more term subject to conduct and performance.

Qualifications:

The prospective candidate must:

1. Have a PhD from a recognized university or institution of higher learning.
2. Be at least at the rank of an Associate Professor in a higher institution of learning (added advantage).
3. Have at least ten (10) years of proven working experience in teaching and learning, research and innovation, community outreach, leadership, and administration.
4. Have at least three (3) years of extensive knowledge and experience at the level of a Head of Department, Faculty Dean, Director, Principal, or Deputy Director in a university/college and/or research institution.
5. Have been at least a member of a University Senate/Council or equivalent body in a reputable institution of higher learning.
6. Have demonstrable academic leadership through publication and research output.
7. Be a mature and practicing Christian who subscribes to the University’s core values and philosophy.
8. Have a demonstrable excellent track record of high ethical standards and professionalism.
9. Be between 45-60 years of age at the time of application.

Experience and Key Competencies:

1. Have an understanding of the relevant legal and policy framework for the management of higher education in Uganda.
2. Visionary leadership.
3. Team-building skills.
4. Resourcefulness.
5. Communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Networking, negotiating, and people skills.
7. Resource mobilization skills.
8. Proficiency in ICT.

Job Description:

1. Assist the Vice-Chancellor in the performance of her functions focusing on the Academic Affairs of the University.
2. In the absence of the Vice-Chancellor, perform the functions of Vice-Chancellor.
3. Initiate, obtain approval of, and promote policies, plans, and programmes that enhance the academic and professional excellence of the University.
4. Oversee the development, implementation, and review of the policy framework for monitoring the quality, standards, and management of the University’s academic programmes.
5. Establish systems for the planning, development, and review of undergraduate, postgraduate, research programmes, and any other academic programmes of the University.
6. Oversee the selection, admission, and progress of students.
7. Initiate and coordinate the development and review of curricula for academic programmes offered at the University.
8. Monitor compliance in setting, administering, and grading all assessments in accordance with the established regulations.
9. Establish systems for students’ timely completion of academic programmes.
10. Chair meetings of the Sub-committees of Senate: Admissions, Awards and Ceremonies; the Boards of Graduate Training, Research, and Innovation, Quality Assurance, and any other committees that may be created by the University Council and assigned to the DVC AA.
11. Promote partnerships and networking for academic growth and development in the University.
12. Set performance targets, supervise, mentor, train, and appraise all direct reports.
13. Perform such other functions that may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor or the University Council.

Mode of Application:

1. Electronic (email) or hard copy applications shall be accepted.
2. Submit a signed application letter together with an updated curriculum vitae & names and contacts of three references (including a pastoral reference).
3. Attach copies of certified academic and professional certificates and transcripts and a valid national ID or bio data page of the passport.
4. Attach any other relevant documents to support the application.
5. Please Note: Electronic applications should have all the above documents scanned and submitted as ONE (1) PDF document clearly marked “Application for the position of DVC AA” otherwise they will not be considered.
6. Hard copies should be sent by courier in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Application for the position of DVC AA” to:

Secretary to the Search Committee
Ndejje University
Main Campus
P.O. Box 7088, Kampala, Uganda
OR
Email: [email protected]

Deadline: Monday 12th August, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.