Job Title: Vice Chancellor
Organization: LivingStone International University
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
LivingStone International University is a
private Christian University provisionally licensed by the National Council for
Higher Education in Uganda on March 2011. LIU’s main campus is located in Mbale
Uganda at Namakwekwe plot A/6 Reuben Napwoli road off mission road.
private Christian University provisionally licensed by the National Council for
Higher Education in Uganda on March 2011. LIU’s main campus is located in Mbale
Uganda at Namakwekwe plot A/6 Reuben Napwoli road off mission road.
The Mission of the University is to transform
Africa through quality Christ Centered higher Education.
Africa through quality Christ Centered higher Education.
Job Summary: The Vice Chancellor will be the Chief Executive Officer
of the University and will be responsible and accountable to the University
Council and for the Institutional mandate.
of the University and will be responsible and accountable to the University
Council and for the Institutional mandate.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Offer strategic
direction and leadership to the University and represent the University
nationally, regionally and internationally; - Be the academic
and administrative head of the University; - The incumbent
also has the overall responsibility on the direction, organization and the
administration of programs of the University; - Actively
coordinate the development and implementation of the academic and
administrative policies of the University in accordance with the
University’s Strategic Plan; - Maintain
efficiency and harmony of the University and its partners and ensure
enforcement of the policies and regulations; - Offer innovative
and creative leadership in the areas of Academics/Finance, Planning and
Development; general administration; research and partnerships; - Play a key role
in the facilitation and maintenance of linkages with government/regulatory
agencies and other local/international institutions of higher learning.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The University
Vice Chancellor should hold a PhD from a recognized University, and should
be a Full Professor (or Associate Professor) of exemplary performance
record. - A minimum of six
(6) years of academic and research experience and demonstrated leadership
skills in an academic and/or research institution (at least four years at
the level of Associate Professor and above); - The candidate
must have published in internationally recognized peer reviewed journals,
and extensively presented in international conferences; - Possess a good
understanding of governance structures, government financial and fiscal
policies, strategic planning and human resource management, procurement
and asset disposal legal requirements. - Excellent
understanding of the current trends in University education and training
in Uganda and globally, and a broad awareness of the factors and
conditions shaping the development of university education in Uganda; - Be a leader with
potential to plan, develop and implement academic programs and develop
strategic institutional linkages; - Possess
excellent administration, organizational, interpersonal and communication
skills; - Proven ability
to network, fundraise, mobilize training and research grants that will be
central to the development of the University; - Be a practicing
Christian of highest ethical standards, integrity, accountability and
professionalism, teamwork and stewardship, and comply with the
requirements of the University’s instruments of identity.
Age: 40
years and above
years and above
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications
together with a comprehensive CV (detailing academic qualifications,
professional experience, academic leadership, publications,
awards/scholarships/ funding, membership to professional associations/ bodies, and
linkages), copies of relevant Certificates, testimonials together with the
applicants day telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of
three referees should be sent online to: The Chairman University Council,
LivingStone International University, info@livingstone.ac.ug
together with a comprehensive CV (detailing academic qualifications,
professional experience, academic leadership, publications,
awards/scholarships/ funding, membership to professional associations/ bodies, and
linkages), copies of relevant Certificates, testimonials together with the
applicants day telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of
three referees should be sent online to: The Chairman University Council,
LivingStone International University, info@livingstone.ac.ug
Deadline: 20th February 2015 by 5p.m
