EXECUTIVE DEAN: FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES

job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:

POST: EXECUTIVE DEAN: FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, and a member of senior management team of the University, the Executive Dean is responsible for providing intellectual leadership to the faculty. The Dean is the principal faculty administrator responsible for all faculty activities. The ideal candidate should be able to plan and lead ensuring alignment with the University vision and Strategic Plan as well as implementation of the Heritage-Based Education 5.0 Philosophy. The candidate should have a proven track record of successful academic and administrative leadership skills and demonstrated ability to work as a team player. The post of Executive Dean is a three-year contract position.

The University is driven by Education 5.0 with five (5) pillars namely; Teaching, Research, University Service, Innovation and Industrialisation as enunciated by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development.

Duties and Responsibilities

The key responsibilities shall include:

Providing academic and administrative leadership to the faculty in relation to strategic planning, budgeting and finance, allocation of resources and control in the specific areas of human resources, academic programmes, service delivery, departmental equipment and staff development.

Leading the Faculty in achieving its objectives through the development and delivery of sound and innovative programmes, the promotions of excellence in teaching and research and in securing support for the Faculty through partnership and linkages with other Universities and organisations.

Providing support to all University wide initiatives including giving strategic guidance to business units (SBUS) and other commercial interests of the University.

Developing collaboration and strategic partnerships with faculty alumni, institutions, corporations, foundations, associate/affiliate colleges and government agencies.

To ensure adherence to the national legislation requirements, policies and procedures.

To provide advice to the Vice Chancellor and the University on policy and other matters relating to the faculty.

Marketing the Faculty undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and other non-degree programmes to communities, non-governmental organisations, industry and commerce, government agencies and the public, nationally, regionally and internationally.

Provide an oversight role on the management of the Radio Station.

To chair relevant University and Faculty committees.

Undertaking fundraising to support teaching, academic programmes, new developments and research projects in the Faculty.

Spearhead research activities in the Faculty.

Establishing linkages and partnerships with industry and commerce, professional establishments and informal sector in order to support student internships, sandwich modules and work-related learning.

Contributing to the evolution and maintenance of a comprehensive and conducive learning environment at the University by facilitating research and technical assistance activities and partnerships with other faculties, public agencies, private companies, and participating in government supported initiatives.

Engaging in outreach activities by involving the community, organizing short courses inter alia.

Undertaking any other duties as and when required by the Vice Chancellor.

*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have earned a doctorate with considerable university teaching experience and publications;
Must have both the intellectual and professional adaptability and flexibility to be able to lead the faculty and to administer teaching programmes and a fully semesterised and modularised system;
Knowledge of University academic regulations, ordinances and processes
Must demonstrate commitment to academic excellence through university teaching, research, community engagement, innovation and industrialization;
Have ability to communicate at all levels within and outside the University;
At least five (5) years University administration experience either as Chairperson/Head of Department or Deputy Dean;
Must be committed to Midlands State University teaching and learning methodologies based on work related learning and flexible packaging.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and email addresses of three (3) contactable referees. The application should be addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource

The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected]. The subject line should be labeled with the post being applied for.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 22 March 2024. Note that only short- listed candidates will be communicated to.