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

Position Overview

Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST) seeks experienced professors to provide leadership in ICT Engineering with a focus on Computer Systems and Software Development. This position offers significant opportunities for career growth and academic impact.

The role entails designing, developing, and implementing teaching and learning programmes; developing and implementing research strategies within your area of specialization; mobilizing resources; mentoring academic staff and students; establishing academic-industry collaborations; and championing the dissemination of research outputs and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead research partnerships, collaborations, and linkages nationally, regionally, and internationally within your area of specialization
• Initiate and lead external bids for research funding and consultancies
• 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 your thematic area
• Supervise students' theses, dissertations, internships, and attachments as applicable
• Mentor teaching and research staff and students in your area of specialization
• Champion the dissemination of research outputs and outcomes
• Collaborate with stakeholders and industry in technology transfer and commercialization of innovation

Location

Nairobi, Kenya