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Dean, Faculty of Science

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The University of the Witwatersrand seeks to appoint an executive dean to the Faculty of Science.  The Faculty of Science is a leading faculty in the country comprising schools and research entities in the biological, earth, mathematical and physical sciences.  The successful candidate will therefore be an outstanding academic with an established research record that enables her or him to meet the requirements for professorial appointment at the University, and will have a proven ability in the following key performance areas:
  • Academic leadership and citizenship
  • Strategic planning and administration
  • Human resources management
  • Financial management
 

While the dean is a member of the University’s Senior Executive Team s/he is also the leader of the Faculty.  In fulfilling this dual role s/he will reflect the concerns of the central administration to the Faculty, and present the concerns and interests of the Faculty to the central management team.  S/he will therefore have, or will develop, a good understanding of:

  • South African higher education and its current imperatives
  • Education, training and development systems and strategies in a tertiary context
  • Market developments relating to graduate demand
  • Research promotion and demands
  • Professional developments and bodies relevant to the faculty
 

In addressing the challenges of the university, the Dean should demonstrate a strategic ability to advance the Faculty of Science agenda within the university.

Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package is offered commensurate with the seniority of the position. 

Enquiries: Further information about the position is available from Neo Sefume, email address: neo.sefume@wits.ac.za.  Information about the Faculty may be found on its website, www.wits.ac.za/science

Closing date: 3 March 2017

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