Description:
Minimum Requirements:
A Doctoral Degree Senior Lecturer rank level, but preferably at Associate Professor or Professor level 5 years experience in the higher education sector, of which 2 years in an academic leadership role Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience A credible track record of high-quality academic work A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Associates Professor or Full Professor Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Associates Professor or Full Professor Evidence of successful national / international fundraising for research Experience of effectively line-managing individual members of staff and teams.Added Advantages:
Recognition as an established scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating, international keynote addresses/ plenary lectures). Experience in managing budgets and academic programmes (Research and Teaching). Familiarity with the administrative and management systems of the University. Skills and Competencies:
Strong interpersonal communication skills including negotiation and influencing. Ability to manage difficult situations. Ability to set and communicate a clear vision and expectations for departmental and individual performance. Good decision-making skills, Integrity, keeping promises, following through on commitments, demonstrating the values expected of others. Commitment to excellence in academic endeavors. Commitment to nurturing talent, recognizing contributions and providing opportunities for professional development. Commitment to challenging poor performance and inappropriate behavior. Qualification / courses in higher education teaching and learning / Recognition for teaching Evidence of professional and academic standing at national and international levels Evidence of academic leadership and mentorship of early career academics. Evidence of successfully hosting post-doctoral research fellows. Evidence of national and international collaboration Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research. Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop academic and operational plans for the department in consultation with the Dean, ensuring alignment with the Facultys Operational Plans and the Universitys Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan, and Institutional Operational Plans. Translate strategic goals into operational plans, leading the department to implement these plans and contribute to the department's strategic objectives. <
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