MKU Jobs 2017 Open Distance & Electronic Learning

Principal Open Distance & Electronic Learning (ODEL) Jobs at Mount Kenya University 

The Principal, Open, Distance & electronic learning shall report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Research Affairs and will be responsible and accountable with strategic planning, development, and delivery oversight of e-Learning initiatives at the University.

Open Distance & Electronic Learning Job Responsibilities

• Overseeing the work of the staff assigned to e-Learning; planning and managing the departmental budgets; developing and implementing strategies in support of eLearning.
• Monitoring Open, distance and electronic learning programmes.
• Liaising with various schools to schedule online courses and video conference courses.
• Evaluating new tools (internal and external) as they relate to best pedagogical practices and implications for faculty development.
• Overseeing and Co-coordinating new web-based courses for instructional delivery.
• Exploring and implementing innovative products to support e-learning-centered University.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for the Open Distance & Electronic Learning Job

• 5+ years of experience in managing an online learning department.
• Knowledge of traditional and online (web-based) instructional delivery
• Understanding of the functionality of Learning Management Systems Knowledge of alternative electronic delivery methods with attention to curriculum alignment and quality assessment
• Problem-solving abilities
• Adaptable to innovation and new methodologies; Creativity
• Excellent communication skills
• Supervisory and leadership skills

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit applications giving details of the educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address, a detailed curriculum vitae including three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and area of specialization.

NOTE:

1. Interested applicants should send the applications to the undersigned, quoting the reference number for the job applied for so as to be received on or before 12th September, 2017.
2. Electronic application can be sent in PDF format by email to recruitment@mku.ac.ke.
3. Terms of service are provided for as per Mount Kenya University scheme of service
4. Mount Kenya University is an equal opportunity employer.
5. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be addressed to;

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Planning and Institutional Advancement,

Mount Kenya University,
Main Campus, Thika,
General Kago Road,
Thika, Kenya.