lUEA Deputy Vice Chancellor, and Coordinator Faculty of Engineering Jobs in Uganda

The International University of East Africa (lUEA) in Kampala, Uganda, is seeking to recruit for the following two Positions.

IUEA which opened its doors to students in September 2011 is a new institution with very many opportunities on the horizon.

Deputy Vice Chancellor

Job Purpose

The Deputy Vice Chancellor will be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor and the University Council .The key responsibility is the leadership of the overall academic direction of the University. 

The successful candidate will ensure that all aspects of the broad academic portfolio continue to develop, by motivating and engaging staff at all levels, communicating proactively, and influencing internal stakeholders and external partners on behalf of the University.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in and accept shared responsibility for the corporate leadership, management and development of the University.
• Represent the University as appropriate by chairing or serving on internal and external committees as well as working groups or advisory groups as required by the Vice-Chancellor.
• Foster cross-university co-operation in the furtherance of the University’s Mission Statement and Strategic Plan and in the effective utilization of University resources.
• Encourage and promote the generation of external income, including the provision of research and consultancy services by members of the University staff.

Qualifications

• A PhD level qualification
• Have at least 10 years of teaching at University level, five of which should have been at senior lecturer level OR a distinctive record of university administration of academic related university units
• Have been, at least, Head of Department at a recognized institution of higher learning for, at least, three years.
• A strategic vision for the development of innovative research, education and knowledge transfer in Business, Engineering, Science and Technology

Coordinator Faculty of Engineering (Undergraduate Program)

Job Purpose

To establish all the required infrastructure for the faculty and implement teaching programs as well as lead collaborative activities with existing and new institutions and industrial partner organizations

• To take a leading role in laying down the framework for establishing and for the development of a well organized faculty.
• To lead the development of courses within Engineering faculty
• To contribute to the development and implementation of research and partnership strategies for the Faculty.
• To contribute to other activities (including administration) within Engineering and the University as a whole.
• Screening and Recommending Staff

Qualifications

• A PhD level qualification or equivalent in an associated field
• A major academic or professional track record in an appropriate field, with evidence of extensive impact through peer-reviewed journals and/or other outcomes
• A strategic vision for the development of innovative research, education and knowledge transfer in Engineering
• Evidence of and ability to develop strong national, Regional and international links with academia , public sector and industry

IUEA is also seeking to recruit Lecturers ¡n the following faculties:
Faculty of Business and Management, Information Technology, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Water& Sanitation Engineering.

To Apply
Write to

The Chairman of the University Council
International University of East Africa,
P.O Box 35502
Plot 1121 Ggaba Road, Kansanga,
Kampala, Uganda

Email to

The Chairman of the University Council
msnahdyyahoo.com
The University Secretary a.algitami@iuea.ac.ug
For further details visit www.iuea.ac.ug