Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Dean of Faculty is responsible for championing the implementation of the University’s Strategic Plan at Faculty level. He/She is expected to provide leadership in the programmatic delivery of the University’s five (5) key missions of the Heritage-based Education 5.0, namely Research; Teaching and Learning; Innovation; Community Serve/Outreachand Industrialisation.
POST1: DEAN, FACULTY OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SCIENCES AND ECONOMICS
POST 2: DEAN, FACULTY OF EDUCATION
POST3: DEAN, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
POST 4: DEAN, FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Dean will be responsible for:
- Providing leadership in the advancement of the academic discipline and subjects for human capital development and economic sector that the Faculty represents.
- Planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting of the University’s academic programming, student performance and outputs in line with the mandate of the Faculty.
- Overseeing the planning and implementation of the University’s policies, regulations, systems and procedures at Faculty level.
- Managing the University finances, assets and other resources within the Faculty for the advancement of the University’s Vision and Mission.
- Ensuring good order of the Faculty and a conducive environment for delivery of Education 5.0 in the relevant Faculty.
- Advancing the University’s teaching and learning methodologies, knowledge management and digitalisation.
- Spearheading the Faculty’s relevance and active role in providing skills, knowledge and solutions to industry, commerce and society.
- Managing staff Performance Contracts.
- Performing any other relevant duties and functions of the University as assigned by the Vice Chancellor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
The desired candidate should have among other attributes:
- A PhD in the relevant field from a recognized University.
- Relevant experience in higher education environments.
- Relevant administrative and professional experience working with diverse stakeholders in academia and beyond, iv. A proven record ofacademic scholarship and mentorship.
DESIRED COMPETENCIES:
Candidate should:
- Have knowledge of University academic regulations and processes;
- High level of professionalism, commitment to duty, organised and self-motivated to work under pressure;
- Have an in-depth understanding of the economic sector their Faculty represents at local, national, regional and global scales;
- Be able to articulate the transformative role of Universities in Zimbabwe’s economic development;
- Be a team-leader, team-builder, open-minded, self-motivated, reliable and efficient, with demonstrable leadership skills;
- Have good writing and oral communication skills;
- Be able to proffer solutions for the Faculty;
- Fundraiseand budget for the Faculty
- Excellent critical thinking ability to understand the needs of the University, faculty and students;
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- Job Application Details All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Six (6) copies of applications, giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth; experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, names and addresses of three (3) referees and eight (8) certified copies of qualifications should be addressed to; Office of the Vice Chancellor University of Zimbabwe 630 Churchill Avenue P.O. Box MP167 Mount Pleasant HARARE Email: [email protected] Visit our website on www.uz.ac.zw The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 January 2023 Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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