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Head of School, The School of Architecture and Planning

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Jan 9, 2017

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The School of Architecture and Planning at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg includes two accredited professional programmes in Architecture and Planning, and also offers postgraduate degrees in Urban Design, Urban Studies and other areas. It has over 500 students. We are looking for a new Head to join the School from 1 April 2017 or thereafter by agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have a PhD in the field of Architecture, Planning or Urban Design, or professional and design accomplishments meriting appointment at a professorial level. Management experience at a high level is essential, along with experience of team building and leadership skills. A strong national, and ideally an international profile in at least one of the key fields is required. A practice or research orientation towards development in Africa would be a strong advantage.

DUTIES: The Head of School will be expected to build on its academic and professional achievements over a three to five year term. This appointment comes at a time when Universities take on the challenges of meaningful social and cultural transformation, access and relevance. The streamlining of postgraduate degrees offerings, build diversity in the staff and student body, and maintaining an excellent profile in the respective professions will be key tasks, as well as seeking support for research, outreach, endowed posts, scholarships and teaching and learning initiatives. The post will also entail support for the culture of studio teaching and urban labs in a complex urban environment.

Enquiries: Professor IR Jandrell, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment e-mail: Ian.Jandrell@wits.ac.za Tel: +27 11 717 7012: Web address: http://www.wits.ac.za/Academic/EBE14712/CEE.html Please note that given the thrust of the University’s strategic plan on transformation, preference may be given to appointable applicants from the under-represented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University reserves the right to verify all information provided by candidates and to verify credit rating. Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

Closing date: 08 January 2017

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