Tangaza University College is a private, Catholic university in Nairobi, Kenya.

About this role

The Programme Leader for Postgraduate Studies in Information Systems & Knowledge Management provides strategic academic, research, and administrative leadership for the department’s postgraduate offerings

Reporting to the Dean, this role oversees two key academic programs Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Systems & Knowledge Management.

The position is responsible for driving advanced curriculum quality, fostering a robust graduate research environment, supervising thesis/dissertation pipelines, managing postgraduate student progression, and ensuring full compliance with Commission for University Education (CUE) standards and university governance.

Requirements

• An earned PhD (Doctorate) in Information Systems, Knowledge Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline from a recognized and accredited university.
• Hold the academic rank of Senior Lecturer (or be eligible for appointment to Senior Lecturer in line with CUE standards); Associate Professor or Professor preferred for doctoral leadership.
• At least five (5) years of university-level teaching and postgraduate research supervision experience (MSc and PhD levels), aligned with CUE guidelines and standards common in Kenyan private universities.
• Demonstrable administrative and academic leadership experience in a university setting (e.g., as Postgraduate Coordinator, Head of Department or Programme Leader).
• Mandatory active registration/membership with relevant professional bodies, such as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Computer Society of Kenya (CSK), Association for Information Systems (AIS), or equivalent recognized re
• A valid, current professional certification or credential where applicable (e.g., CISA, CISM, CDMP, or KM certifications).
• An active, verifiable, and distinguished research record in information systems, knowledge management, enterprise architecture, or digital transformation.
• A minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed publications in reputable, indexed journals within areas relevant to Information Systems, Knowledge Management, or higher education, along with a track record of successful MSc and PhD student completions.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to Tangaza University's mission, vision, and core Catholic/faith-based values, as expected of academic leaders in Kenya's faith-based private university sector.

• Provide strategic academic, research, and administrative leadership for the department’s postgraduate offerings.
• Oversee the Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs in Information Systems & Knowledge Management.
• Drive advanced curriculum quality.
• Foster a robust graduate research environment.
• Supervise thesis/dissertation pipelines.
• Manage postgraduate student progression.
• Ensure full compliance with Commission for University Education (CUE) standards and university governance.

• Academic and administrative leadership
• Postgraduate research supervision
• Curriculum quality management
• Graduate research environment development
• Thesis and dissertation supervision
• Postgraduate student progression management
• Compliance with CUE standards and university governance
• Research in information systems, knowledge management, enterprise architecture, or digital transformation

• An earned PhD (Doctorate) in Information Systems, Knowledge Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline from a recognized and accredited university.
• Hold the academic rank of Senior Lecturer (or be eligible for appointment to Senior Lecturer in line with CUE standards); Associate Professor or Professor preferred for doctoral leadership.
• Mandatory active registration/membership with relevant professional bodies, such as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Computer Society of Kenya (CSK), Association for Information Systems (AIS), or equivalent recognized re
• A valid, current professional certification or credential where applicable (e.g., CISA, CISM, CDMP, or KM certifications).
• An active, verifiable, and distinguished research record in information systems, knowledge management, enterprise architecture, or digital transformation.
• A minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed publications in reputable, indexed journals within areas relevant to Information Systems, Knowledge Management, or higher education, along with a track record of successful MSc and PhD student completions.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to Tangaza University's mission, vision, and core Catholic/faith-based values, as expected of academic leaders in Kenya's faith-based private university sector.