Vice-Rector: Academic (contract appointment: 5 years)
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- South Africa
- Closing date
- Jan 26, 2018
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- Sector
- Science, Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
Vice-Rector: Academic (contract appointment: 5 years)
Ref.: AP533
The University of the Free State is one of the oldest universities in South Africa producing graduates whose qualifications are internationally recognised, locally applicable and underpinned by values of engage citizenship and social justice.
We are seeking to recruit a Vice-Rector to the portfolio of Academic to be filled as soon as possible
As members of the executive of the University, all Vice-Rectors (VRs) actively support the Vice-Chancellor in the strategic leadership and management of the University and in supervising supportive functions through line reports. Although each VR is appointed in the first instance to oversee particular functions, these may change over the course of time at the VC’s discretion
Qualifications and experience:
A PhD degree would generally be required and the ideal candidate will be someone who fulfils most of the following criteria:
Desirable skills and personal characteristics:
Specific responsibilities:
Term of office:
Five (5) years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further term.
Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible. Closing date:26 January 2018
General:The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act.
Candidates must be prepared to participate in an approved appointment procedure that may include the following:
Please indicate the reference number and the post you are applying for on your application. Applications with no reference number will not be considered.
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