Executive Dean Job Vacancy at University of South Africa

JOB TITLE: EXECUTIVE DEAN

(Five-year contract)

(Ref: CEMS/ED/Aug2012/CBN/698-2012)

Unisa is the only publicly funded Higher Education Institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, Unisa is inviting applications for the position of Executive Dean: College of Economics and Management Sciences.

Roles and responsibilities



An Executive Dean is an executive officer of the College, S/he is a member of the Extended Management Committee of the University, and is required to advance the strategic goals, academic objectives and the management philosophy of the University. The incumbent reports to the Vice-Principal Academic: Teaching and Learning and provides strategic leadership to the College of Economics and Management Sciences to ensure that the College is functioning in line with the overall vision and mission of Unisa. S/he also has to ensure that the College becomes a centre of excellence in the fields of Economics and Management Sciences with regard to tuition, learning, research, and community engagement in South Africa and on the African continent.

.

S/he does so by



· leading the implementation of the strategy in the College

· critically reviewing current approaches to the teaching and learning of Economics, Accounting and Management Sciences

· envisioning and establishing relevant educational programmes in the College in response to national needs and those of the continent that are in line with Unisa’s strategic building and securing sound relations with relevant stakeholders and the community

· establishing and maintaining a collaborative approach with regard to tuition and community engagement within the College of Economics and Management Sciences

· promoting cutting-edge research in the field of Economics and Management Sciences

· assuming responsibility for transformation and change management in the College of Economics and Management Sciences



Requirements



· A relevant doctoral degree

· At least ten years’ experience in the higher education sector of which at least five years should be at senior/middle management level

· A proven academic record and a recognised scholar in the field of Economics and Management Sciences, with a good grasp of evolving trends

· Demonstrated experience in, and expert knowledge of, teaching and learning

· Sound track record as an academic leader with proven experience and involvement in leadership and management at the level of college, faculty and/or school

· Knowledge and insight into the challenges facing higher education in South Africa.

· Knowledge of open distance learning

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Excellent managerial and administrative skills



Assumption of duties: As soon as possible

Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position

Closing date: 24 August 2012



Enquiries: (012) 429-2618 Ms CBN Ngcobo Manager: Staffing & Client Services



The completed prescribed application form must be accompanied by COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE, ORIGINAL certified copies (within the previous six months) of all educational qualifications and identity documents.
Proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications must accompany applications.
The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer. Should you currently not be employed, a contactable reference from your previous employer must be provided.
UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant.
Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered.

The prescribed application form is obtainable from http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies-new/ or at the counter on the 3rd Floor, OR Tambo Building UNISA, Preller Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria

UNISA is not obliged to fill an advertised position
Appointments will be made in accordance with UNISA’s Employment Equity Plan.



We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities See full size image



Applications on the prescribed forms are invited and should be submitted in an envelope clearly marked with the name of the relevant position applied for and the reference number. If you apply for more than one position, each application must be in a separate envelope.

Applications must be posted to reach Unisa HR: Staffing, P O Box 392, Unisa, 0003 before the closing date.

Hand delivered application forms can be deposited into the application boxes situated at the following locations at the Muckleneuk Campus: Main Entrance, Theo van Wijk Building or at the Main Entrance on the 3rd floor, OR Tambo Building.