Deputy Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DEPUTY DEAN: RESEARCH AND POSTGRADUATE STUDIES (TERM APPOINTMENT)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will have academic, managerial and administrative responsibilities and, as part of the Faculty Management Team, will be responsible for leading, promoting and co-ordinating research and postgraduate education in the Faculty. The goal of the position is to establish and maintain recognition of the Faculty as a national and international centre of excellence in research and knowledge production. He/she will also be required to chair Faculty committees related to these core functions and to stand in for the Dean as required.

The position is available for a term appointment of four years.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Current appointment or suitability for appointment as Professor or Associate Professor;
• Proven track record in research with evidence of continuous productivity;
• NRF rating.

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proof of on-going research excellence;
• A successful track record in postgraduate supervision, lecturing at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and community engagement;
• Appropriate experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders;
• Appropriate communication and language skills;
• Proven strategic development, planning and implementation skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Managerial and leadership skills.

 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Managerial experience relevant to the higher education environment;
• Demonstrable administrative skills;
• Demonstrable skills in change and conflict management.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be required to do a presentation to the Faculty and to the Appointments Committee on their vision for the Faculty.

 

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

 

Applicants are requested to apply via the apply online button below.

CLOSING DATE: 9 April 2018

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

 

ENQUIRIES: Prof E Loots, Dean: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Tel: (012) 420 3330.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 June 2018, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The Regulation and Procedure for the Appointment of Deans and Deputy Deans is available on the UP Website www.up.ac.za at Careers@UP (Link: Appointment regulations for Executives and Deans). By applying, applicants consent to the appointment process as contained in the regulation.

 

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.