PRO-VICE CHANCELLOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS – Harare Institute of Technology 150 views

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Harare Institute of Technology

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:

PRO-VICE CHANCELLOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, this is a senior role that is crucial to fulfilling the University’s Mandate. The incumbent will be responsible for initiating, recommending, and monitoring policies, systems, and procedures related to the University’s academic affairs and other functions delegated by the Vice-Chancellor. The position demands a versatile and highly qualified individual with a proven track record of academic success and the ability to provide strategic leadership to support the growth of the University’s academic and research activities. The incumbent must be capable of offering critical leadership that benefits the University community.

Duties and Responsibilities This is an executive position within the University’s structure, whose terms of reference are based on the duties and powers of a Pro-Vice Chancellor as outlined in Section 9 (2) of the Harare Institute of Technology Act [Chapter 25:26], structured by the University’s current strategic objectives and guided by the national vision and development goals.

Qualifications and Experience The successful candidate should be a leading academic with a high degree of academic and professional maturity. They must be hardworking with the ability to pay attention to detail, among other desirable attributes. The candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong leadership and organisational abilities. The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications, experience, and attributes:

· An earned PhD/DPhi/DTech Degree from a recognised University aligned to the disciplines offered by any of the schools of the University.
· An excellent track record of teaching and research experience at the University level.
· Must have held academic leadership positions of Chairperson and Executive Dean or equivalent.
· An excellent record of resource mobilisation and grant attraction;
· Track record of success in collaborative research and academic partnerships;
· A record of serving on University Committees;
· A proven record of published scholarship as well as providing academic mentorship and;
· Commitment to academic excellence and innovation.

Desired Competencies

· Precise knowledge of the national socio-economic development objectives and aspirations for Zimbabwe;
· In-depth understanding of Zimbabwe’s development problems in the context of Africa and global development challenges;
· Knowledge of University academic regulations and processes, including quality assurance issues;
· Ability to clearly articulate the transformative role of higher education institutions in Zimbabwe’s development;
· Clear understanding of Zimbabwe’s Education 5.0 in the context of the Modernisation and Industrialisation National Agenda;
· A successful administrative and professional development experience working with diverse stakeholders in academia.
· A high level of diligence and ability to work without supervision;
· Attack record in research, teaching and University service;
· Exceptional knowledge and experience in the processes of the core functions of the University;
· Knowledge and appreciation of the use of ICT in higher education;
· Extensive experience in policy-making, strategic planning and quality assurance;
· Ability to interpret and promote the University’s key academic purposes;
· Team-builder, innovative and always seeking to add value to the Harare Institute of Technology brand.