The Dean plays a pivotal role in the University's senior management structure, providing overall leadership and management functions to the Faculty which include administration and management of the Faculty's finances.
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Desired Attributes
• The Dean should:
• Have an earned doctorate.
• Be a scholar of note with credibility among his/her academic peers.
• Offer academic leadership.
• Be innovative.
• Be able to plan effectively and to inspire and motivate staff in the Faculty.
• Have a strategic vision for his/her Faculty and for the role of the Faculty in the institution.
• Have proven management skills.
Conditions of Service
The Dean's position is a full-time contract appointment, for a period of up to four (4) years and subject to renewal on satisfactory performance. The Dean shall be paid an attractive package commensurate with the responsibilities and paid at a rate determined from time to time by the University Council. Full details of the package will be made available to short-listed candidates.
Applications
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Eight (8) copies of applications, including a curriculum vitae, giving full personal particulars indicating full name, place and date of birth; certified copies of national identification, birth certificate, proof of qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone number and names and addresses of three (3) referees should be addressed to:
The Registrar
University of Zimbabwe PO Box MP167
Mount Pleasant
HARARE
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 25 September, 2020.