Dean and Head of School (SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE )
Listing reference: ukzn_000181
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 15 October 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING & SCIENCE
DEAN AND HEAD OF SCHOOL (PEROMNES GRADE 4)
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE PIETERMARITZBURG/WESTVILLE CAMPUS
Job description
The Dean and Head of School is responsible for the academic leadership and management of the School. S/he provides high-level academic leadership and strategic direction of the School in research, teaching, community engagement, promoting the image and representing the College & School within and outside the university, including transformation consistent with the University’s and College’s vision and mission.
The Dean and Head of School is part of the College Leadership and Management Team and reports to the DVC although s/he ultimately represents Senate and Council mandates.
The term of office for this position is five (5) years. In the case of applicants who are permanent staff members of UKZN, the successful applicant will resume his/her substantive position at the end of this term of office. Appointment of external applicants may be underpinned by a permanent substantive appointment in their academic specialist area.
The incumbent reports to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Requirements:
· Associate Professor/Professor with experience in an academic/research leadership role
· PhD/Doctoral Degree in a discipline relevant to the School
· An established academic leader and scholar with an excellent publication and research record and proven excellence in teaching and learning at a level that attracts respect and credibility from within the University, international scholars and other relevant external bodies
· Three (3) years’ experience in management and leadership of a university School, Faculty or Research Unit/Centre of significant size and complexity
· A track record of attracting competitive research grants
