Great Zimbabwe University (GZU)
DUE: 29 SEP 2023
ACTING EXECUTIVE DEAN | HERBERT CHITEPO SCHOOL OF LAW
Job Details
Acting Dean is a senior position in the University with incumbent being chief academic and administrative officers in Schools. The Acting Dean’s position is a full-time contract appointment, for a period of up to six months, The Acting Executive Dean will be reporting to the Vice-Chancellor.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must hold a Doctoral Degree in either Law or Business related, a Masters’ Degree in Law or Business related, and a relevant first degree. The ideal candidate must have at least eight (8) years of combined teaching and administrative experience in higher education. The person must have served as Chairperson of department, Coordinator of programmes or Director in a University. Experience in field work, project and higher degree supervision, as well as a proven track record of research, publications, collaboration, networking and resource mobilisation is a requirement. Additional attributes that should be demonstrated are resourcefulness, interpersonal communication skills, ability to work with a team, provide leadership and embrace diversity.
Desired Attributes
The Acting Dean should: –
- Hold an earned doctorate in a relevant area
- Be a scholar of note with credibility among his/her academic peers
- Offer academic leadership
- Be innovative
- Be able to plan effectively and to inspire and motivate staff in the School
- Have a strategic vision for his/her School and for the role of the School in the institution
- Have proven management skills
Duties and Responsibilities
Being the chief academic and administrative officer in the School;
- Providing academic and administrative leadership in the School for the attainment of both corporate and School goals;
- Promoting and guiding implementation of Education 5.0 in the University;
- Contributing to the strategic goals of the University by drawing up and implementing School business plans including research, publications and networking;
- Maintaining performance standards and ensuring fulfilment of the service conditions for all members of staff within the School;
- Ensuring quality control at School level;
- Generating revenue for the School through research, innovation, partnerships and collaboration;
- Effective management of the infrastructure and other assets of the School;
- Networking and facilitating collaborations for the benefit of both students and staff;
- Chairing meetings of the School board and other University Committees;
- Contributing to the evolution and maintenance of a conducive environment for learning at the University;
- Developing and maintaining relations with other organisations and persons, with a view to enriching the academic programmes offered by the School.
Female candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.
To apply, visit careers on Great Zimbabwe University website https://e-learning.gzu.ac.zw/careers. Applicants must fill in all the necessary fields on the application platform and attach the required documents. as a single PDF file.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 29 September, 2023
