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University of Pretoria Jobs – Academic Vice Principal

Website University of Pretoria

Job Description:

The Vice-Principal: Academic is appointed by the Council and is accountable to both the Council and the Vice-Chancellor and Principal for carrying out such duties as delegated to him/her by the Council and Vice-Chancellor and Principal. He/she provides leadership in ensuring that the University realises its objective of being one of the top research institutions on the African continent, being globally competitive and a regional centre for the training of postgraduate students

Job Responsibilities:

  • Is responsible for faculties and for the core teaching and learning activities at the undergraduate level;
  • Has the responsibility to promote and maintain excellence in teaching and learning, undergraduate programmes and curricula while ensuring that they are internationally competitive and responsive to the local context;
  • Is the reporting line manager for all Deans, who is ex officio a member of Senate and all Faculty Boards;
  • Has institutional responsibility for all committees or other bodies concerned with educational policy or with academic appointments or promotions;
  • Should be a visionary academic leader with international standing as a scholar. The incumbent oversees and implements the University’s academic plans and policies and has overall responsibility for the faculties, academic departments, institutes and research centres;

Job Requirements:

  • Executive or senior management as well as academic experience at an institution of higher learning is required; and
  • A proven record and peer recognition in teaching and learning;
  • A proven track record in academic policy development and implementation at a strategic level;
  • The candidate should qualify for appointment as a full professor at the University of Pretoria.
  • Strong leadership characteristics, excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as computer and information literacy skills;
  • Proven ability and skills in liaising with and managing Internal and external stakeholders;
  • The ability to work in a team is required, and the degree to which candidates will strengthen and complement the existing Executive team is a major consideration;

Qualification & Experience:

  • Proven managerial capabilities and experience at a senior level;
  • A total of fifteen (15) years as an established scholar, with international standing and an excellent academic record, of which eight (8) years should be in a senior management role in a higher education environment;
  • A doctoral degree;

Job Details:

Company: University of Pretoria

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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