DIRECTOR, TEACHING AND LEARNING INSTITUTE 114 views

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following
position that has arisen in the University:
DIRECTOR, TEACHING AND LEARNING INSTITUTE
The Director plays a pivotal role in the University’s Senior Management structure, providing
strategic leadership, coordinating the governance and overall management of the Institute’s
functions. The successful candidate will be appointed on a four-year contract. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Director is responsible for:
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Providing academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, innovation and
industrialisation
 Positioning the Institute within the National Higher Education Policy in line with
Education 5.0 by promoting excellence in teaching, research, community service, innovation and industrialisation
 Development and implementation of training programmes to capacitate human capital
with skills consistent with Education 5.0 in collaboration with all Departments
 Collaborating with the Quality Assurance Directorate in the assessment of instructional
innovations
 Contributing towards the formulation, development, implementation and evaluation of
academic and administrative policies
 Quality assurance of all Faculty programmes and activities
 Budgetary planning, control and allocation of income and funding in line with University
financial regulations
 Management of human resources activities, amongst others, recruitment and selection, staff development and performance management in liaison with the Human Resources
Department  Mobilising resources for the Institute
 Management of the Institute’s infrastructure and assets with the support of service
Departments
 Developing collaborations and strategic partnerships with Alumni, Institutions, Corporations and Government Agencies in liaison with University Administration
 Developing a sense of community for the Institute, students and staff  Advising the Vice Chancellor and Senate on academic and administrative issues relating
to the Institute
 Undertaking other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 An earned PhD qualification in an Education related discipline from a reputable
University. Possession of a Diploma in Training and Development is an added advantage
 Be appointed at the level of at least Senior Lecturer  Have a proved track record in academic and administrative leadership and the ability to
give sound academic direction to the Institute
 Have evidence of sound research and be published in related academic discipline
 Track record in resource mobilisation for research, innovation and industrialisation
 Experience at the level of Department Chairperson is an added advantage. SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
 Proven commitment to academic excellence and collaboration across disciplines
 Leadership and people management skills
 Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
 Decision making and critical thinking skills
 Ability to work in a team
 Good organisational skills. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.