Professor/Associate Professor - Chemical Engineering - Polymer Engineering at Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST)

About the Position

Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for Professor and Associate Professor positions in Chemical Engineering, with specialization in Polymer Engineering.

Position Overview

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 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 polymer engineering nationally, regionally, and internationally
• Initiate and lead external bids for research funding and consultancies in the area of specialization
• Exercise intellectual and educational leadership within the academic community
• Promote 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 student 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 polymer engineering
• Supervise student theses, dissertations, internships, and attachments as 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 in technology transfer and commercialization of innovation

Location

Nairobi, Kenya