EXECUTIVE DEAN

job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following position that has arisen in the University:
EXECUTIVE DEAN, FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

The Executive Dean plays a pivotal role in the University’s Senior Management structure, providing strategic leadership, coordinating the governance and overall management of the faculty’s functions. The successful candidate will be appointed on a four (4) year full-time contract which can be renewable subject to good performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Executive Dean is responsible for:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
▪ Providing academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, innovation and industrialisation.
▪ Positioning the Faculty within the National Higher Education Policy in line with Education 5.0 by promoting excellence in teaching, research, community service, innovation and industrialisation.
▪ Planning and developing sound and innovative academic programmes that address the nation’s human capital development initiative and are relevant to industry.
▪ Overseeing the review of existing academic programmes in accordance with the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) provisions and University regulations.
▪ Contributing towards the formulation, development, implementation and evaluation of academic and administrative policies.
▪ Quality assurance of all Faculty programmes and activities.
▪ Budgetary planning, control and allocation of income and funding to Academic Departments in line with the University financial regulations.
▪ Management of human resources activities, recruitment and selection, staff development and performance management in liaison with the Human Resources Department.
▪ Mobilising resources for the faculty.
▪ Management of the Faculty’s infrastructure and assets with the support of service Departments.
▪ Developing collaborations and strategic partnerships with Faculty Alumni, Institutions, Corporations and Government Agencies in liaison with University Administration.
▪ Developing a sense of community for the faculty, students and staff.
▪ Advising the Vice Chancellor and Senate on academic and administrative issues relating to the faculty.
▪ Undertaking other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
▪ An earned PhD qualification in an Applied Science and Technology related discipline from a reputable University.
▪ Be appointed at the level of at least Senior Lecturer.
▪ Have a proven track record in academic and administrative leadership and the ability to give sound academic direction to the faculty.
▪ Have evidence of sound research and be published in a related academic discipline.
▪ Track record of resource mobilisation for research, innovation and industrialisation.
▪ Experience at the level of Department Chairperson is an added advantage.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
▪ Proven commitment to academic excellence and collaboration across disciplines
▪ Leadership and people management skills
▪ Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
▪ Decision making and critical thinking skills
▪ Ability to work in a team
▪ Good organisational skills.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply

Email your application dossier as a single pdf file to: [email protected] Include the post you’re applying for in the subject line. The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 25 March 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that the University does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf for advertised posts. Please note that the University does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf for advertised posts.