Dean - Faculty of Theology and Religion

The Dean is responsible for providing intellectual, academic, managerial and administrative leadership to achieve the UFS strategic goals at faculty level.

 

Duties and responsibilities:

Responsible for leadership and management of the Faculty of Theology and Religion in respect of teaching-learning, research and community service.

Manage resources, including equitable distribution of resources to optimise strategic and academic planning aims.

Liaise with persons and organisations in and outside the University.

Liaise with external stakeholders and build partnership at provincial, national and international level, for example with universities, church denominations, authorities, alumni, parents and other stakeholders.

The Dean is a member of the Executive Committee of the Senate as well as the Senate and reports to the Vice-Rector: Academic.

In addition to the position as Dean, the duties of the successful staff member will also, as far as it is possible, include teaching and research.

 

Inherent requirements:

• A Doctorate in Theology.
• Five (5) years academic management experience at higher education level.
• A proven research record.
• Suitability for appointment as Professor at the University of the Free State.

 

Required competencies:

• The ability to continue the epistemelogical transformation of the Faculty of Theology and Religion.
• A good understanding of the management of change, diversity and perceptions.
• Proven general leadership ability and management experience.
• Financial management ability and operational thoroughness.
• Good human relations and the ability to unite people.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to function comfortably in the UFS’s richly diverse work environment.
• Business acumen.
• Results orientated.
• Strategic thinking.
• Leading.
• Building coalitions

 

Recommendations:

• Rating as researcher with the National Research Foundation (NRF).

 

Term of office:

 Five (5) years, with the possibility of re-appointment for a further term.

 

Candidates must be prepared to participate in the approved appointment procedure which can comprise the following:

An interview conducted by a selection committee.

Management profile evaluation.

Other written or oral assessments.

Public appearance before the Faculty of Theology and Religion.

Confidential reference checking.

 

Fringe benefits:

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

 

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. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.

 

Applications may only be submitted online. All applications must be accompanied by the following:

• a detailed curriculum vitae (please note that the first three (3) referees on your CV will be contacted with regard to reference checking);
• Declaration of intent (vision for the position);
• copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications);
• a copy of your identity document (ID).

 

The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position.  Applications that are incomplete, or sent by fax or e-mail, will not be considered.  Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.