Professor/Associate Professor - ICT Engineering - Computer System -- Software Development at Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST)

Overview

This position offers a significant opportunity for career growth and professional development. We seek experienced professors to provide leadership in the design, development, and implementation of teaching and learning programmes at Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST). The successful candidate 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, and champion the dissemination of research outputs and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead research partnerships, collaborations, and linkages in their area of specialization at national, regional, and international levels
• Initiate and lead external bids for research funding and consultancies within their area of specialization
• Exercise intellectual and educational leadership across the department
• 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, examine submissions, and provide constructive feedback
• Provide academic leadership by fostering a vibrant and productive academic environment
• Develop laboratory manuals aligned with approved curricula in relevant thematic areas
• Supervise students' theses, dissertations, internships, and attachments where applicable
• Mentor teaching and research staff and students in the area of specialization
• Champion dissemination of research outputs and outcomes in areas of research interest
• Collaborate with stakeholders and industry partners on technology transfer and commercialization of innovation

Location

Nairobi, Kenya