Professor/Associate Professor - ICT Engineering - Al: Machine Learning at Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST)

Position Overview

Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for Professor and Associate Professor positions in ICT Engineering with a specialization in Machine Learning.

These positions entail providing leadership in the design, development, and implementation of teaching and learning programmes at the Institute. Successful candidates will develop and implement the Institute's research strategies within their area of specialization, mobilize resources, mentor academic staff and students, establish academic-industry collaborations, champion the dissemination of research outputs and outcomes, and collaborate with stakeholders and industry in technology transfer and commercialization of innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead research partnerships, collaborations, and linkages in machine learning nationally, regionally, and internationally
• Initiate and lead external bids for research funding and consultancies in the area of specialization
• Exercise sapiential authority, intellectual, and educational leadership
• Promote the development of innovative approaches to course design and delivery while ensuring compliance with the Institute's quality framework, educational standards, and regulations
• Identify learning needs of students 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 the thematic area
• Supervise students' theses, dissertations, internships, and attachments as applicable
• Mentor teaching and research staff and students in the area of specialization
• Champion the dissemination of research outputs and outcomes
• Collaborate with stakeholders and industry on technology transfer and innovation commercialization

Location

Nairobi, Kenya