EXECUTIVE DEAN
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Position Overview
The Dean is the chief academic, administrative and financial officer of the Faculty, and will be responsible for leadership in the following functions:
• Administration, management and compliance to academic ordinances and regulations.
• access to teaching and learning,
• research and scholarship,
• community outreach and consultancy services,
• innovation and technology development,
• income generation and financial management,
• deliver as per the targets of the NUST Strategic Plan Outputs and Outcomes annually,
• conduct performance evaluations for staff in the Faculty,
• engage departmental heads to develop new degree programmes,
• identify experts to offer continuing education short courses to industry.
A proven track record of achievement in the above areas is a must.
Qualifications Required
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
• Authentic and well-aligned academic and/ or professional qualifications from approved institutions, preferably to the level of a Doctorate Degree in any one of the disciplines offered by the Faculty.
• Be at least at Associate Professor Grade (or have credentials that would qualify the candidate for appointment at that level);
Skills & Competencies
• Demonstrated administrative ability to lead and work in a team.
• Interact with Deans of other Faculties in developing collaborative research projects, degree programmes and short courses.
• Proven commitment to academic excellence and collaboration across disciplines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with students, academic staff, administrators, senior management and external constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to forge partnerships and garner support from business and community constituencies leading to industrial attachment and employment opportunities for students, as well as business development.
• Ability to source external funds for research and commercialisation.
• Ability to encourage, initiate and manage change in research, innovation and teaching in a transforming environment.
Key Responsibilities
The Dean is the chief academic, administrative and financial officer of the Faculty, and will be responsible for leadership in the following functions:
• Administration, management and compliance to academic ordinances and regulations.
• access to teaching and learning,
• research and scholarship,
• community outreach and consultancy services,
• innovation and technology development,
• income generation and financial management,
• deliver as per the targets of the NUST Strategic Plan Outputs and Outcomes annually,
• conduct performance evaluations for staff in the Faculty,
• engage departmental heads to develop new degree programmes,
• identify experts to offer continuing education short courses to industry.
A proven track record of achievement in the above
Terms & Conditions
An attractive package which includes Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits is offered; details of which will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.