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

About this role

The Programme Leader for the Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration & Governance provides strategic academic, operational, and administrative leadership for the degree program.

The role is responsible for driving curriculum innovation in public policy, governance, and institutional leadership, managing student academic progress, building linkages with public sector and non-governmental entities.

Ensuring full compliance with Commission for University Education (CUE) guidelines and institutional policies.

Requirements

• An earned PhD (Doctorate) in Public Administration, Public Policy, Governance, Political Science, Administrative Studies, 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).
• At least five (5) years of university-level teaching experience, aligned with CUE guidelines and standards common in Kenyan private universities.
• Demonstrable administrative and academic leadership experience in a university setting (e.g., as Head of Departmentor Programme Leader).
• A valid, current professional practising credential or certification where applicable.
• An active, verifiable research record in public administration, devolved governance, public policy analysis, or institutional leadership.
• A minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed publications in reputable, indexed journals within areas relevant to public administration, governance, or higher education.
• 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, operational, and administrative leadership for the degree program.
• Drive curriculum innovation in public policy, governance, and institutional leadership.
• Manage student academic progress.
• Build linkages with public sector and non-governmental entities.
• Ensure full compliance with Commission for University Education (CUE) guidelines and institutional policies.

• Academic leadership
• Administrative leadership
• Curriculum innovation
• Student academic progress management
• Public sector and non-governmental stakeholder engagement
• Research in public administration, devolved governance, public policy analysis, or institutional leadership

• An earned PhD (Doctorate) in Public Administration, Public Policy, Governance, Political Science, Administrative Studies, 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).
• A valid, current professional practising credential or certification where applicable.
• An active, verifiable research record in public administration, devolved governance, public policy analysis, or institutional leadership.
• A minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed publications in reputable, indexed journals within areas relevant to public administration, governance, or higher education.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to Tangaza University's mission, vision, and core Catholic/faith-based values.