Deanship is a senior position in the University with incumbents being chief academic and administrative officers in Schools.  The Dean’s position is a full-time contract appointment, for a period of up to four years, subject to renewal on satisfactory performance.

The ideal candidate must have an earned Doctoral degree in the area of specialisation OR A Master of Laws degree and evidence of progress towards attainment of Doctorate degree in the field plus at least eight (8) years teaching experience in higher education. Experience in field work, project and higher degree supervision, as well as a proven track record of research, publications, collaboration, networking and resource mobilisation is a requirement. Additional attributes that would have to be demonstrated are resourcefulness, interpersonal communication skills, ability to work with a team, provide leadership and embrace diversity.

            Desired Attributes

            The Dean should:-

·         Be a scholar of note with credibility among his/her academic peers

·         Offer academic leadership

·         Be innovative

·         Be able to plan effectively and to inspire and motivate staff in the School

·         Have a strategic vision for his/her School and for the role of the School in the institution

·         Have proven management skills

·         Being the chief academic and administrative officer in School;

·         Providing academic and administrative leadership in the School for the attainment of both corporate and School goals;

·         Promoting and implementing Education 5.0 with regard to teaching, research, University service, innovation and industrialisation;

·         Contributing to the strategic goals of the University by drawing up and implementing School business plans;

·         Maintaining performance standards and ensuring fulfillment of the service conditions for all members of staff within the School;

·         Ensuring quality control at school level;

·         Generating revenue for the School through partnerships and collaboration;

·         Effective management of the infrastructure and other assets of the School;

·         Networking and facilitating collaborations for the benefit of both students and staff;

·         Chairing meetings of the School and other University Committees;

·         Contributing to the evolution and maintenance of a conducive environment for learning at the University; and

·     Developing and maintaining relations with alumni of the School and with other organisations and persons, with a view to enriching the academic programmes offered by the School.

Female candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.

APPLICATIONS

To apply, visit careers on the Great Zimbabwe University website https://elearning.gzu.ac.zw/careers/ Applicants MUST fill in all the necessary fields on the application platform and attach the resume and certificates as a combined PDF file.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 19 August 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.