Applications are invited from suitably qualified members, to fill the following vacant position: FACULTY OF LAW DEAN, FACULTY OF LAW Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Dean of the Faculty of Law is responsible for providing strategic, academic, and administrative leadership in the implementation of the University’s Strategic Plan at Faculty level. The incumbent is expected to champion the delivery of the University’s Heritage-based Education 5.0 philosophy, encompassing Teaching and Learning, Research, Innovation, Community Service/Outreach and Industrialisation within the context of legal education.
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Dean will be responsible for: Providing visionary leadership in the advancement of the legal discipline and its contribution to human capital development, governance, and national development. Planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting on the Faculty’s academic programmes, research outputs, and student performance in line with the University’s mandate. Overseeing the implementation of University policies, regulations, systems, and procedures within the Faculty. Managing the Faculty’s finances, assets and other resources to advance the University’s Vision and Mission. Ensuring a conducive teaching, learning and research environment that promotes the delivery of Education 5.0 within the legal context. Advancing innovative teaching methodologies, digitalisation, and knowledge management in legal education. Strengthening the Faculty’s engagement with the legal profession, government, industry, commerce, and society to ensure relevance and impact. Managing staff performance through Performance Contracts and promoting academic excellence, integrity, and accountability. Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES The desired candidate should have the following qualifications and attributes: A PhD in Law or related field from a recognised University. Extensive experience in higher education, preferably in legal academia and administration. A proven record of academic scholarship, publication, mentorship, and contribution to the development of the legal profession. Sound knowledge of University academic regulations, legal education standards, and professional accreditation processes. Be a team leader and team builder who is open-minded, self-motivated, reliable and efficient, with demonstrable leadership and interpersonal skills. Possession of excellent writing, analytical and oral communication skills. Be capable of developing strategic solutions, fundraising and budgeting for the Faculty.
How to Apply
APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants must submit eight (8) copies of applications. Each set of application must be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, giving full particulars including full names; place, date of birth, copies of I.D, birth certificate and copies of academic (O’ and A’ level) and professional qualifications, all certified. Applicants must give information on experience, date of availability, telephone numbers, names, email addresses and physical addresses of at least three contactable referees. Applications must be hand delivered to Office No. 113, Administration Building at the University of Zimbabwe or posted to:
The Deputy Registrar Human Capital Management Department University of Zimbabwe 630 Churchill Avenue P.O. Box MP 167 Mount Pleasant HARARE
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 6 February 2026. The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore, men and women are both encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
