Deputy Dean

Position: Deputy Dean

Job Description:

• Assist the Dean in the overall planning, management and execution of faculty operations.
• Oversee academic quality assurance, including curriculum review, teaching and learning enhancement, and compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Supervise HOPs and coordinate teaching schedules to ensure equitable staff workload distribution.
• Monitor student academic performance and provide leadership in implementing academic support and retention strategies.
• Represent the faculty in university committees, working groups, and external engagements as assigned by the Dean.
• Support the development of research culture, industry collaboration, and community engagement projects.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Dean or higher management in line with faculty goals.

Requirements:

• A PhD in Computing or in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• At least 8–15 years of teaching and academic leadership experience at the tertiary level.
• Demonstrated experience in programme accreditation, curriculum review, and academic quality assurance.
• Capable of driving academic excellence, innovation in teaching, and faculty development initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and mentoring skills to build collaboration among staff and students.
• Familiar with university governance, MQA documentation, and MOHE regulations.
• Experience in digital learning, AI adoption, or technology-enhanced education is an added advantage.
• Active participation in professional bodies or networks related to the field of expertise.

• Candidates must have at least Bachelor’s Degree, Master and PhD qualification in Mechatronics / Mechanical.
• Must be proficient in the areas of Mechanical System Design/ Computer Integrated Manufacturing / Refrigeration and Air-conditioning/ Mechanical Vibrations / Computational Fluid Dynamics/ Thermofluids
• Candidates should have at least 2 or more years of teaching experience in the relevant disciplines.
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Industry experience in the field of mechanical is an added advantage.
• A record of scholarly research, including publications in relevant academic journals.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.