12/06/2026
JOB VACANCY
VICE CHANCELLOR
The Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA), a Chartered Faith-Based University, invites applications from mature Christian professionals with high ethical standing for the position of Vice Chancellor.
Reporting to the University Governing Council, the Vice Chancellor will provide strategic leadership, drive institutional growth, strengthen academic excellence, foster innovation, promote research, ensure financial sustainability, and position the University as a leading institution of higher learning in Kenya and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
✔ Provide strategic leadership aligned with the University's vision, mission, and core values.
✔ Strengthen academic quality, teaching, research, innovation, and student outcomes.
✔ Enhance industry-driven programmes, employability initiatives, and curriculum development.
✔ Ensure financial sustainability through resource mobilization, risk management, and prudent utilization of University assets.
✔ Lead human resource development, talent management, and performance management.
✔ Promote a student-centered culture that enhances welfare, safety, and learning experience.
✔ Drive organizational transformation, digital capability, and service delivery.
✔ Build and maintain strategic partnerships with industry, government, donors, and international institutions.
✔ Uphold good governance, ethical leadership, and institutional accountability.
✔ Serve as Secretary to the University Council and its Committees, Chair the Management Board, Senate, and other University Committees as provided in the Statutes.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess:
🔹 An earned PhD from a recognized University. (Professorship will be an added advantage.)
🔹 At least 10 years of senior academic and administrative experience, with a proven track record in educational leadership, including experience at the level of Deputy Vice-Chancellor or equivalent. (Experience as a Dean or Principal of a college will be an added advantage.)
🔹 Demonstrated strategic leadership with successful outcomes.
🔹 Proven leadership in research, innovation, and academic governance.
🔹 Distinguished academic and research record, including extensive publications in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.
🔹 Proven experience in resource mobilization, financial management, and institutional development.
🔹 Demonstrated ability to network, fundraise, mobilize, and attract resources, including research grants.
🔹 A track record of leading transformation and delivering measurable results.
🔹 Strong ethical standards, integrity, and commitment to good governance in accordance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Key Competencies
✔ Strategic thinking and sound decision-making.
✔ Strategic planning and ex*****on.
✔ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
✔ Ability to lead diverse teams and manage change.
✔ Financial and administrative acumen.
✔ Stakeholder engagement and partnership building.
✔ Commitment to quality, innovation, and student success.
✔ Commitment to academic excellence and institutional transformation.
✔ Integrity and sound emotional intelligence.
✔ Commitment to Christian principles and values.
Terms of Appointment
📌 The position is on a five (5) year contract, renewable once based on satisfactory performance.
📌 The position offers a competitive remuneration package.
📌 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit:
Application Letter
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume
Relevant Testimonials
Applications should be addressed to:
The Chairperson, University Council
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Copy to:
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Application Deadline
🗓 Friday, 3rd July 2026
Join PUEA and be part of shaping the future of higher education through excellence, innovation, integrity, and Christian values.
Presbyterian University of East Africa
