Professor/Associate Professor - Agricultural Biotechnology - Food Science - Food Processing/Engineering, Functional Food at Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST)

Position Overview

Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology seeks dedicated Professors and Associate Professors in Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Science, Food Processing/Engineering, and Functional Food. These positions offer leadership opportunities in designing, developing, and implementing teaching and learning programmes at the Institute level.

Successful candidates will develop and implement research strategies within their area of specialization, mobilize resources, mentor academic staff and students, establish academic-industry collaborations, and champion the dissemination and commercialization of research outputs and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead research partnerships, collaborations, and linkages nationally, regionally, and internationally within your area of specialization
• Initiate and lead external bids for research funding and consultancies in your area of specialization
• Exercise sapiential authority and provide intellectual and educational leadership
• Promote innovative approaches to course design and delivery while ensuring compliance with the Institute's quality framework, educational standards, and regulations
• Identify student learning needs and design appropriate learning outcomes
• Assess students' learning activities, conduct examinations, and provide constructive feedback
• Provide academic leadership by fostering a vibrant and productive academic environment
• Develop laboratory manuals aligned with approved curricula in your thematic area
• Supervise students' theses, dissertations, internships, and attachments as applicable
• Mentor teaching and research staff and students in your area of specialization
• Champion dissemination of research outputs and outcomes
• Collaborate with stakeholders and industry in technology transfer and commercialization of innovation

Location

Nairobi, Kenya