The College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science at UKZN seeks to appoint an experienced senior scholar and leader to hold the role of College Dean of Research. This is an academic leadership role, which provides strategic direction and coordination in all research related matters in the College. The incumbent will represent the College on the University Research and Ethics Committee, and support the DVC for Research and Innovation and the University Dean of Research in implementing and developing policy, and overseeing consistency of policy application. They will chair the Research Committee of College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, and be a member of the University Senate and other academic structures. The College Dean will report jointly to the College DVC for Agriculture, Engineering and Science and the University DVC for Research and Innovation.

The College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) incorporates UKZN’s expertise and offerings in several disciplines of Engineering, in Science including Life, Physical, and Agricultural Sciences. The College is home to a large variety of innovative research programmes, including cultivating sustainable agriculture, advancing cutting-edge engineering solutions and other scientific research. The College also enjoys significant positive externalities with UKZN’s expertise in areas including medicine, health sciences, and human geography. Our diverse community of scholars works at the coalface in shaping a sustainable future for the continent. The incumbent will join the largest group of scientists, engineers and technologists under one academic structure in Africa as we push boundaries, drive change and make a global impact.

UKZN and its College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science are seeking to increase postgraduate enrolments as well as enhance the quality and impact of its research outputs. The incumbent will be expected to lead strategic partnerships with higher education institutions continentally and globally, and support the college in attracting academic staff and research students, and in promoting the conduct of significant research. 

The term of office for this position is five (5) years with the possibility of renewal based on performance. For applicants who are permanent staff members of UKZN, the successful applicant will revert to his/her substantive academic position at the end of this term of office.

Appointment to this post will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service.

The remuneration package offered includes benefits and will be dependent on the qualifications and/or experience of the successful applicant.