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Vice-Rector: Academic (contract appointment: 5 years)

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Jan 26, 2018

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Top Management

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:

  • Has experience in a senior leadership role in an academic institution.
  • Has an established academic record.
  • Has demonstrated a track record managing a complex portfolio, or running a unit of reasonable size.
  • Has a successful record of leadership and team work.
  • Has experience in strategic thinking and operationalising such thinking into plans and projects.
  • Has an understanding of the challenges and development in the higher education arena in SA.
  • Has an understanding of the operations and affairs of a university environment.
  • Has demonstrated familiarity with current trends in curriculum development, including but not limited to issues such as coloniality and intersectionality related discourses.
  • Has experience in areas of teaching and learning, innovative course and programme design, academic development and support.
  • Has experience in digital scholarly resources, online learning and technology.
  • Has experience in addressing manifestations of inequality within higher education institutions.
  • Has demonstrated a deep understanding of other dimensions of inequality and discrimination including race, gender, sexuality, disability and sense of alienation currently felt by students and staff.
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    Desirable skills and personal characteristics:

  • Capable in both developing strategy and operationalising strategy into plans and projects.
  • Ability to mobilise and inspire others towards shared goals.
  • An individual who is approachable, flexible and change-oriented.
  • An individual with a high level of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
  • A resilient individual who is able to work effectively under pressure.
  • An individual who demonstrates exceptional and effective communication, persuasive and interpersonal skills, 
  • An individual who displays a well-reasoned decision-making ability.
  • An ability to hold critical conversations as a means of achieving mutually desired goals 
  • An individual who has the ability to mobilise and inspire others towards shared goals.
  • Can operate confidently and sensitively across cultures and other divides.
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    Specific responsibilities:

  • Centre for Teaching and Learning
  • Directorate for Research and Institutional Planning
  • All Faculties
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    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:

  • Probing of management profile.
  • Interview by a selection committee.
  • A public appearance before the UFS Community.
  • Making available certified copies of degree certificates.
  • Reference checking.
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    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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