HEAD OF SCHOOL.1.01

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Qualifications And Requirements

Applicants should hold a PhD in a discipline or specialist area related to the activities of the School, with evidence of significant professional and/or scholarly achievements and a strong research record. The successful candidate shall be of high national and international standing, possess leadership and managerial skills, and demonstrate an ability to co-ordinate the academic and professional vision of the constituent disciplines. Evidence of management at academic positions would be an advantage. An NRF (National Research Foundation) rating and professional registration (PrEng), or eligibility for international applicants, are recommended.

The Head will be expected to provide academic vision and leadership to the School. S/he will be expected to develop and maintain the reputation of research and teaching excellence and to encourage innovation. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relations with industry. S/he will be responsible for ensuring that academic and administrative systems and processes operate effectively, and that the School meets the strategic goals of the Faculty by participating in University-wide decision-making processes. The successful candidate is expected also to provide leadership in initiatives for fundraising and provide support for innovation, special research, or development projects in the School.

The standard contractual period of employment is 5 years, after which the candidate may seek another term or be integrated into an appropriate teaching and research position in the School. If the candidate is an existing member of the permanent staff, s/he will revert to her/his previous academic position.

DUTIES

• To provide academic vision and leadership, setting strategic goals and objectives for the School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering.
• To oversee curriculum development, ensuring relevance to industry and technological advancements.
• To develop and maintain the reputation of research and teaching excellence.
• To manage academic and support-staff recruitment, evaluation, and professional growth, promoting diversity and inclusion.
• To develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with industry, government agencies, and other academic institutions.
• To create an inclusive and supportive environment for students, promoting their academic success and well-being.
• To manage the school’s budget, allocating resources effectively to support the needs of teaching, research, innovation, administration, and infrastructure.
• To raise external funds and support for special projects within the School.
• To represent the School within the University and at professional conferences.
• To teach relevant courses in the School.
• To pursue research in an area of her/his choice (or join one of the existing research groups in the School) and supervise postgraduate students.

Enquiries: Professor Thokozani Majozi; Executive Dean: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment E-mail; telephone, +27-11-717-7012.

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