Gwanda State University

DEAN - FACULTY OF NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND AGRICULTURE

Education & Teaching Jobs
Salary
TBA

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts:

Gwanda State University is an equal opportunities employer. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary
This is a senior academic Leadership position which requires a dedicated, innovative, dynamic and results oriented academic with proven and sound credentials in respect of all the pillars of Education
The Executive Dean provides overall leadership and management functions to the faculty and reports the Vice Chancellor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty planning and control in specific areas such as human resources, budgeting, academic programmes, faculty equipment and teaching as well as office space.
Developing, managing, monitoring academic programmes.
Developing Strategic partnership and linkages with faculty alumni, academic institutions, industry and commerce as well as government agencies and local communities.
Mobilising resources for the faculty.
Fostering and maintaining a conducive learning environment within the faculty as well as implementing the policies and strategic objectives of the University and faculty.

Qualifications and Experience


First Degree in Natural Resources Management and/or Agriculture.
A Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management and/or Agriculture.
A relevant PhD is a must
At least five (5) years’ relevant experience, two (2) of which having been spent as a Deputy Dean, Chairperson of a Department or equivalent.

How to Apply

Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. The information on salary and other benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.
Applications
Soft copies in a single continuous PDF file of each of the following: application letter, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including email addresses should be sent to deputy.registrar@gsu.ac.zw or hand delivered to:

Deputy Registrar
Human Resources Section
Gwanda State University
Epoch Mine Campus
P O Box 30
Filabusi

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 14 October 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.