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

About this role

The Programme Leader for the Bachelor of Information Communication & Technology (BICT) provides strategic academic, operational, and administrative leadership for the degree program.

Reporting to the Head of Department/Dean, the role is responsible for driving curriculum relevance in rapidly evolving ICT domains, ensuring teaching excellence, leading accreditation processes and managing student academic progression.

Building industry partnerships, all while maintaining full compliance with Commission for University Education (CUE) guidelines and institutional policies.

Requirements

• An earned PhD (Doctorate) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, 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 Department, or Programme Leader).
• Mandatory active registration/membership with relevant professional bodies, such as the Computer Society of Kenya (CSK), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), IEEE Computer Society, or equivalent.
• A valid, current professional ICT certification or practising credential where applicable (e.g., Cisco, AWS, Microsoft, CISA, or CompTIA).
• An active, verifiable research record in information communication technology, networking, cybersecurity, systems architecture, or applied IT.
• A minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed publications in reputable, indexed journals within areas relevant to ICT, information systems, 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.

• Provides strategic academic, operational, and administrative leadership for the degree program.
• Drives curriculum relevance in rapidly evolving ICT domains.
• Ensures teaching excellence.
• Leads accreditation processes.
• Manages student academic progression.
• Builds industry partnerships.
• Maintains full compliance with Commission for University Education (CUE) guidelines and institutional policies.

• Academic and administrative leadership
• Curriculum development and relevance in rapidly evolving ICT domains
• Teaching excellence
• Accreditation processes
• Student academic progression management
• Industry partnership development
• Research in information communication technology, networking, cybersecurity, systems architecture, or applied IT

• An earned PhD (Doctorate) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, 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).
• Mandatory active registration/membership with relevant professional bodies, such as the Computer Society of Kenya (CSK), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), IEEE Computer Society, or equivalent.
• A valid, current professional ICT certification or practising credential where applicable (e.g., Cisco, AWS, Microsoft, CISA, or CompTIA).
• An active, verifiable research record in information communication technology, networking, cybersecurity, systems architecture, or applied IT.
• A minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed publications in reputable, indexed journals within areas relevant to ICT, information systems, 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.