Dean & Head of School (Applied Human Sciences)

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution.

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
DEAN AND HEAD OF SCHOOL
SCHOOL OF APPLIED HUMAN SCIENCES
HOWARD COLLEGE AND PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUSES
REF. NO.: HUM21/2016

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, and 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 and Head of College, though ultimately represents Senate and Council mandates. The term of office for this position is five 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.

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 school, faculty or research unit of significant size and complexity.

Enquiries regarding this post may be directed to the DVC of the College of Humanities, Professor Cheryl Potgieter, email: DVCHumanities@ukzn.ac.za

The job profile is available from Mr Mlungisi Ndlovu, email: NdlovuM13@ukzn.ac.za

The total remuneration package offered includes benefits. The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 July 2016