University of Zimbabwe
DUE: 20 JUN 2025
DEAN, FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Dean 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 (5) key
missions of the Heritage-based Education 5.0, namely Research;
Teaching and Learning ; Innovation ; Community
Service/Outreach and Industrialisation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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 the Faculty level. - Managing the University’s 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
- 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. - A proven record of academic scholarship and mentorship.
Desired Competencies
- Have knowledge of University’s 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;
- Fundraise and budget for the Faculty.
- Excellent critical thinking ability to understand the needs of
the University, faculty and students.
TO APPLY
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Applicants will be required to follow the following application procedure:
1. Completion of an application form through the following link: https://forms.gle/fKFYX8iPxG2DR9xT8
2. After completing the Application Form on the above link, applicants must submit six (6) copies of applications. Each set of application must be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, giving full particulars including full name; place, date of birth, ID, birth certificate and copies of academic and professional qualifications, all certified. Applicants must give information on experience, date of availability, telephone numbers, names and addresses of three contactable referees. Applications should be hand delivered to Office No. 113 Administration Building at the University of Zimbabwe or posted to:
Deputy Registrar
Human Capital Management
University of Zimbabwe
P.O Box MP 167
HARARE
Closing date of receipt of applications is Friday 20th of June, 2025
The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore men and women are equally encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
