Kenya Education Network

Job Details
This position reports to the Executive Director/CEO of KENET and will be responsible for promoting and piloting the use of modern learning technologies to transform higher education in KENET member institutions.

The position will design and coordinate innovative and demonstration teaching and learning with technology projects in collaboration with member institutions.

This position will suitable for candidates who are already senior faculty members in one of the KENET member universities and who are willing to provide academic leadership in the use of learning technologies to transform and enhance the quality of university education in Kenya.

Requirements

    A PhD in ICT or educational technology from a recognized university
    Demonstrated excellent teaching skills at university level preferably in an African university
    Experience in developing e-learning materials
    Experience in academic leadership and working with senior leadership of universities
    Demonstrated ability to attract grants from industry and foundations
    Demonstrated high ethical and moral standards

This position shall be on contract terms of three (3) years which shall be renewable based on performance.

Faculty who plan to take academic leave of absence or sabbaticals are encouraged to apply.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with theposition will be offered to the successful candidates

Female candidates as well as candidates from marginalized or semi-arid area are encouraged to apply.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the position will be offered to the successful candidates within the salary brackets for medium-sized organizations in Kenya.

Applications should be sent to:

The Executive Director
Kenya Education Network (KENET)
P.O. Box 30244, 00100
Nairobi

not later than December 21, 2012

Applications should be accompanied by copies of secondary and university degree certificates, up to date CV showing current or past gross monthly salary, names and addresses of two (2) referees, a cover letter written in essay style, and day-time telephone contact.

E-mail applications should be sent via email and should include scanned copies of the certificates sent as an attachment.

Only shortlisted candidates shall receive an invitation to attend the first interview by January 15, 2013 and from KENET.