Gwanda State University welcomes applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Dean, Faculty of Engineering and the Environment. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage female candidates and individuals with disabilities to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
-Provide academic leadership in teaching, learning, research, innovation, and industrialization. -Position the Faculty within the national higher education policy in line with Education 5.0. -Plan, develop, renew, and change academic programs to ensure meaningful academic outcomes, quality, effectiveness, and financial viability. -Participate in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of the University's academic policies. -Establish structures to ensure ethical and accountable research in the Faculty, leading to prototypes, patents, and copyrights in line with the University's research, innovation, and industrialization policy. -Foster a culture of innovation and industrialization in the Faculty. -Mobilize resources for the Faculty and University. -Market the Faculty nationally, regionally, and internationally. -Create and maintain linkages and relationships with external stakeholders, including Industry and Commerce, professional boards, consultancies, for the benefit of students, staff, and the University as a whole. -Foster and maintain sound personal and professional relationships among staff, clients, and stakeholders.
Conditions of Service: -Medical Aid, Leave, and Pension Benefits are offered. Details on salary and other benefits will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.
Qualifications and Experience
-Academic and/or professional qualifications from a recognized institution, preferably to the level of a Doctorate Degree in Environmental Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field. -Professorship in Environmental Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field would be an added advantage.
Experience and Qualities: -At least five (5) years of post-qualification experience in an institution of Higher Learning, with a minimum of two (2) years as a Chairperson in an academic department. -Ability to introduce and supervise the implementation of Education 5.0 programs. -Capability to enhance the University by increasing student enrollment in Faculty programs. -Strong academic leadership skills. -Excellent communication and organizational skills. -Ability to fundraise and mobilize resources. -Practical innovation skills. -Analytical and critical thinking skills. -Ability to motivate and mentor staff and students. -Good team player.
How to Apply
Submit soft copies in a single continuous PDF file, including: -Application letter -Certified copies of educational and professional certificates -National identity card -Birth certificate -Curriculum vitae with full personal particulars, including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address -Names and addresses of three referees, including email addresses
Submit applications to [email protected] or hand-deliver to: The Deputy Registrar Human Resources Section Gwanda State University Epoch Mine Campus P O Box 30 Filabusi
