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 dynamic and experienced Professors and Associate Professors in Civil Engineering with specialization in Water Resources. This is a leadership position that drives excellence in teaching, research, and innovation within the Institute.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive teaching and learning programmes
• Provide intellectual and educational leadership within the department
• Establish and lead research partnerships, collaborations, and linkages nationally, regionally, and internationally
• Initiate and lead external bids for research funding and consultancies in water resources specialization
• Develop and implement the Institute's research strategies within the area of specialization
• Mobilize resources to support research and academic initiatives
• Promote innovative approaches to course design and delivery in compliance with the Institute's quality framework and educational standards
• Identify student learning needs and design appropriate learning outcomes
• Assess student learning activities, conduct examinations, and provide constructive feedback
• Develop and maintain laboratory manuals aligned with approved curricula
• Supervise students' theses, dissertations, internships, and attachments
• Mentor academic staff and students in the area of specialization
• Champion dissemination of research outputs and outcomes
• Collaborate with stakeholders and industry in technology transfer and commercialization of innovation
• Cultivate a vibrant and productive academic environment

Location

Nairobi, Kenya