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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