Applications from suitably qualified members are invited to fill the following post:
DIRECTOR – POSTGRADUATE CENTRE
The University is inviting applications for the post of Director, Postgraduate Centre. The post is available immediately. The successful candidate will be appointed initially on a four-year contract, which is subject to renewal on satisfactory performance.
Qualifications and experience
Applicants should:
- be Senior Members of the academic staff, holding a PhD/Dphil;
- be knowledgeable about the policy and regulatory framework and environment for postgraduate teaching and research;
- display a high level of diligence and an ability to work without supervision;
- demonstrate a track record of post graduate and/or higher degrees teaching and research;
- be highly computer literate;
- be knowledgeable about the current Quality Assurance Systems in Higher Education.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, periodically review, initiate and co-ordinate postgraduate policy framework, and instruments for managing and governing the delivery of enriched and quality postgraduate programmes in faculties, schools and departments.
- Promote and market all University postgraduate programmes.
- Prepare reports required by the University from time-to-time on postgraduate programmes offered by the University.
- Controlthe provision of all postgraduate programmes by ensuring that facilities and schools comply with the general and faculty regulations and Senate resolutions.
- Identify and nurture opportunities for collaborative student exchange programmes with other recognised and reputable Universities, to enhance the students’ postgraduate experience.
- Support faculties, schools and departments to design new quality postgraduate programmes.
- Monitor the supervision, teaching learning and assessment of all postgraduate programmes.
- Advise faculties, schools and departments on admission, registration, examinations, regulations and policies on postgraduate pragrammes.
- Maintain students records for all postgraduate students.
- Provide up-dated bulletins, leaflets and brochures of postgraduate programmes on a regular basis and as required by the University.
Desired Attributes
This is a senior position requiring a highly qualified and experienced Senior Academic with extensive experience in postgraduate teaching and research. He or she will become part of the senior Management/Administration of the University and will report to the Vice-Chancellor through the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs.
Conditions of Service
An attractive package is offered and will be made available to shortlisted candidates only.
APPLICATIONS
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Six copies of applications, including a curriculum vitae, giving full personal particulars indicating full name, place and date of birth; certified copies of national identification, birth certificate, proof of qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone number and names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to:
Deputy Registrar, Human Resources
University of Zimbabwe
P O Box MP 167
Mount Pleasant
HARARE
Or Hand delivered to the Administration Block, door number 113
The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore men and women are equally encouraged to apply.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 16 October 2020. Please note that only short- listed candidates will be contacted.