Associate Dean, Academic and Student Affairs at Strathmore University

Strathmore University is a Chartered University located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was the first multiracial and multi religious educational institution in English speaking Eastern Africa and more recently the first institute of higher learning to be ISO certified in East and Central Africa in 2004. Our mission is to provide all-round quality education in an atmo...
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Associate Dean, Academic and Student Affairs

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationPhD/Fellowship
  • Experience3 - 8 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEducation / Teaching 

JOB PURPOSE: 

  • This position is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for all Academic Programs in the Strathmore University Business School (SBS). Responsible for curriculum development and management, educational quality assessment and improvement, academic support for the faculty, and to facilitate an inclusive and stimulating learning environment for the diverse student body.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage implementation of all Academic Programs offered by SBS, including planning, resource allocation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage development of the SBS human capital in collaboration with the Executive Dean, Faculty Director, and People & Culture Manager.
  • Ensure that learning and teaching activities of the SBS are undertaken in accordance with the governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University Council, University Management Board, Academic Council, and their respective committees.
  • Monitor the SBS’s curriculum and ensure that it is responsive to the students and market needs by facilitating the development/amendments of the syllabi and regulations for faculty courses/programs.
  • Encourage collaboration with the research office and research centers, hubs and institutes to encourage research-based content and case studies.
  • Provide leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous quality improvement of innovative curricula, partnerships, and Industry linkages.
  • Ensure that students enrolled in SBS are supported to get placement for community and industrial attachments and that supervision and evaluation of the intended experiential learning is done as per the University’s standards.
  • Knowledge of imminent academic trends likely to affect future educational offerings.
  • Oversee processes in academic and student records, including contracts for faculty.
  • Collaborate with the Quality and Strategy Manager to coordinate the accreditation processes and provide oversight for AACSB faculty qualifications and impact assessments.
  • Serving as a member on the SBS Management Committee.
  • Represent SBS at events and activities when the Executive Dean is unavailable

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

  • PhD Holder in a relevant field and at the level of a Senior Lecturer
  • Member of a relevant professional body
  • At least 8 years’ relevant experience with at least 3 years’ experience at a managerial position
  • Experience in teaching & learning, research and administration

Method of Application

If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward an application letter together with a copy of your updated resume quoting ‘Associate Dean, Academic and Student Affairs’ to the People and Culture Manager, Strathmore University Business School, at careerssbs@strathmore.edu  by the end of the day (5.30 pm) Friday, 29th  September 2023. 

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