Professor/Associate Professor - Civil Engineering - Water Resources at Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST)

Position Overview

Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST) is seeking a Professor or Associate Professor in Civil Engineering with expertise in Water Resources. This is a leadership position responsible for advancing teaching, research, and innovation in the Institute while establishing strategic partnerships with industry and international stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead research partnerships, collaborations, and linkages in water resources engineering at national, regional, and international levels
• Initiate and lead external bids for research funding and consultancy projects in the area of specialization
• Exercise intellectual and educational leadership in the academic community
• Develop and promote innovative approaches to course design and delivery, ensuring compliance with the Institute's quality framework and educational standards
• Identify students' learning needs and design appropriate learning outcomes
• Assess student learning activities, conduct examinations, and provide constructive feedback
• Provide academic leadership and foster a vibrant, productive academic environment
• Develop laboratory manuals aligned with approved curricula in water resources engineering
• Supervise students' thesis, dissertations, internships, and attachments where applicable
• Mentor teaching and research staff and students in the area of specialization
• Champion the dissemination of research outputs and outcomes to relevant audiences
• Collaborate with stakeholders and industry partners on technology transfer and commercialization of innovations

Location

Nairobi, Kenya