Lupane State University
DUE : 03 FEB 2023
The Dean plays a pivotal role in the University’s senior management structure, providing overall leadership
and management functions to the Faculty which includes administration and management of the Faculty’s
finances. The Dean will also be responsible for all Faculty Planning and control in specific areas of human
resources, budgeting, academic programmes, Faculty equipment and other Faculty matters. The successful
candidate will be appointed on a fixed term performance based contract for a maximum period of four (4)
years.
The Dean shall report and be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor.
DEAN – Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (1 Post)
DEAN – Faculty of Commerce (1 Post)
DEAN – Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership with a vision, academic excellence through University teaching, research,
community engagement, innovation and industrialisation (Education 5.0) and insight for the Faculty;
Managing, monitoring, developing and evaluating academic programmes leading towards
transformational review and renewal;
Provide academic and administrative leadership to the Faculty, including all Faculty planning and
budgeting;
Implementing the policies and objectives of the University and the Faculty through the development and
delivery of sound and innovative programmes, the promotion of excellence in teaching and research for
the Faculty through partnerships and linkages with other Universities as well as other organisations;
Provide leadership in coming up with specialised methods of effective online teaching for the different
Faculty disciplines;
Developing a sense of community for the Faculty, students and support staff;
Developing collaborations and strategic partnerships with Faculty alumni, institutions, corporations and
government agencies in liaison with University administration;
Implementing programmes and projects in accordance with the University administration;
Quality Assurance of the Faculty activities;
Fostering and maintaining a comprehensive and conducive learning environment in the Faculty;
Participating where relevant in Academic Meetings such as Senate, Faculty and Departmental Boards;
Serve as a link facilitating engagement amongst students, staff, Head of Departments, Directors and
the University Management;
Leading and co-ordinating the governance of the Faculty, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of
academic programmes;
Developing, leading and encouraging resource mobilisation in support of the Faculty’s goals; and
performing such other functions as may be prescribed by the Vice-Chancellor.
Qualifications and Experience
An appropriate postgraduate qualification for the respective Faculty.
A track record of teaching, research and scholarship in higher education for at least eight years.
Sound knowledge of the academic disciplines of the Faculty within which the application is being made.
Good knowledge and understanding of the higher education system and policy environment.
Experience in strategic planning, financial and human resources management, proven attributes of
transparency, integrity and teamwork.
Strong intellectual, organisational, systematic and leadership qualities.
Should be at least at Senior Lecturer grade and has held a Departmental Chairperson position.
An earned PhD would be an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
Generous Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. The information on salary and other
benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.
TO APPLY
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Interested candidates should submit the following;
application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, National ID, Birth Certificate and Curriculum
Vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous
employment experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and
addresses of three referees including email addresses to:
The Acting University Registrar
Lupane State University
P O Box 170
Lupane
For positions 3-7 the email Address is: registrar@lsu.ac.zw in a single continuous PDF file clearly
indicating the position being applied for in the subject line. The closing date for the receipt of applications is
Friday, 3 February 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.