Deputy Dean (1 Post)

job Description

The University seeks to recruit a focused, results oriented candidate for the following post-:

Deputy Dean

Under the leadership of the Executive Dean, the incumbent shall be expected to provide strong strategic, planning and operational academic leadership across the Faculty to deliver an excellent student experience through the implementation of Heritage-based Education 5.0 and high professional practice.

The Faculty of Science Education consists the following Departments:-

Educational Technology;
Educational Foundations;
Curriculum Studies and
Science and Mathematics Education

Duties and Responsibilities

To play a strategic role in shaping the Faculty and in creating a high performing staffing base able to deliver the strategic aspirations of the Faculty and University;
To support the Executive Dean in providing strong academic and strategic leadership and management across all areas of activity;
To take a lead role in working with senior academic colleagues to ensure excellence in the student experience and the implementation of the Faculty’s strategic plan;
Develop and lead initiatives in education and professional practice to broaden the academic appeal and footprint of the Faculty, ensuring innovation and creativity underpin the student experience;
Assisting in promoting and implementing Education 5.0 with regards to teaching, research, University service, innovation and industrialisation;
Assisting the Executive Dean in contributing to the strategic goals of the University by drawing up and implementing the Faculty business plans including research, publications and networking;
Assisting in maintaining quality performance standards and ensuring fulfillment of the service conditions for all members of staff within the Faculty;
Assisting in ensuring quality control at Faculty level and chairing Quality Committee meetings;
Participating and assisting the Dean in mobilizing resources including generating revenue for the Faculty through partnerships and collaboration;
Effective management of the infrastructure and other assets of the Faculty;
Supervising and providing guidance to all Department Heads and Faculty staff, coordinating and organizing their work, assisting in recruitment, ensuring that the approved training programme is carried out efficiently and participating in the planning and implementation of suitable in-service training courses for the Faculty staff;
Contributing to the evolution and maintenance of a conducive environment for learning at the University;
Assisting the Dean in developing and maintaining relations with other organisations and persons, with a view to enriching the academic programmes offered by the Faculty.
NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate should possess a Doctorate Degree academic and/or professional qualifications in one of the disciplines offered by the Faculty from an approved institution, and be at least at Senior Lecturer Grade (or have credentials that would qualify him/her for appointment at that level). The candidate must also have at least one (1) year experience as a Chairperson or Deputy Dean and at least five (5) years teaching experience in Higher education. Experience in field work, project and higher degrees supervision as well as a proven track record of research, publications, collaboration, networking and resource mobilization is a requirement.

Desired Skills and Attributes

The Deputy Dean should have the following skills and attributes: –

Be a scholar of note with credibility among his/her academic peers;
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with students and academic staff, administrators and external organisations;
Proven ability to contribute towards development and strategy;
Be innovative;
Demonstrable ability to lead, develop and motivate staff and teams; and
Demonstrate and cultivate a quality culture in departments.

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURES.

Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous PDF format to [email protected] consisting of the following:-application letter, certified copies of Educational certificates, National ID, Birth Certificate and CVs giving 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.

For more details, kindly visit our website at www.buse.ac.zw/vacancies. Applications should clearly indicate the “Post” which is being applied for in the subject line and addressed to:

The Deputy Registrar- Human Resources and Administration

Bindura University of Science Education

P Bag 1020

Bindura

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date will be Monday, 10 February 2025. For more information phone (066210) 7531-2, (066210) 842711 (066210) 6230.