Professor, Grade 3 (Circuit and Device, Semiconductor, IoT)

About the role

The Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST) is recruiting professors for its Grade 3 positions in the research fields of circuit and device, semiconductor and IoT. The post involves leading teaching and learning programmes, developing research strategies in the specialist area, mentoring staff and students, building academic-industry collaborations and promoting the commercialization of innovation.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and lead research partnerships, collaborations and linkages nationally, regionally and internationally
• Initiate and lead external bids for research funding and consultancies
• Promote innovative approaches to course design and delivery while complying with the Institute's quality framework and standards
• Identify student learning needs, design learning outcomes, assess learning activities and give feedback
• Develop laboratory manuals in line with approved curricula
• Supervise students' theses, dissertations, internships and attachments
• Mentor teaching and research staff and students
• Disseminate research outputs and collaborate with industry on technology transfer and commercialization
• Perform any other duties assigned by management

Required profile

• Earned PhD from a recognized and accredited university
• At least five years of teaching experience as an Associate Professor, or nine years of research experience as a Research Faculty member or equivalent
• Minimum of 60 publications since becoming Associate Professor, at least 40 in refereed scholarly journals
• Supervised at least 10 doctoral students to completion, including at least 5 at master's level
• Registered patents and commercialized innovations are an added advantage
• Membership in a professional body where applicable
• Knowledge of current information and communication technologies
• Compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

To apply, candidates submit a cover letter, CV, statements of research interests and teaching philosophy, two referees' names and addresses, copies of academic and professional certificates and identification documents electronically. Clearances from the Kenya Revenue Authority, HEB, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and a certificate of good conduct may be required. Positions remain open until filled.