Programme Leader - Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
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About this role
- The Programme Leader for the Bachelor of Information Communication & Technology (BICT) provides strategic academic, operational, and administrative leadership for the degree program.
- Reporting to the Head of Department/Dean, the role is responsible for driving curriculum relevance in rapidly evolving ICT domains, ensuring teaching excellence, leading accreditation processes and managing student academic progression.
- Building industry partnerships, all while maintaining full compliance with Commission for University Education (CUE) guidelines and institutional policies.
Requirements
- An earned PhD (Doctorate) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, or a closely related discipline from a recognized and accredited university.
- Hold the academic rank of Senior Lecturer (or be eligible for appointment to Senior Lecturer in line with CUE standards).
- At least five (5) years of university-level teaching experience, aligned with CUE guidelines and standards common in Kenyan private universities.
- Demonstrable administrative and academic leadership experience in a university setting (e.g., as Head of Department, or Programme Leader).
- Mandatory active registration/membership with relevant professional bodies, such as the Computer Society of Kenya (CSK), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), IEEE Computer Society, or equivalent.
- A valid, current professional ICT certification or practising credential where applicable (e.g., Cisco, AWS, Microsoft, CISA, or CompTIA).
- An active, verifiable research record in information communication technology, networking, cybersecurity, systems architecture, or applied IT.
- A minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed publications in reputable, indexed journals within areas relevant to ICT, information systems, or higher education.
- A clear understanding of and commitment to Tangaza University's mission, vision, and core Catholic/faith-based values, as expected of academic leaders in Kenya's faith-based private university sector.