Associate Professor/professor and Head of The

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • The strategic and operational management of the Department;
  • Planning and managing the academic and research programmes of the Department;
  • Promoting academic excellence in teaching and research;
  • Recruiting and managing staff of the Department and promoting their continuous development;
  • Managing the Department's budget and raising funds for departmental activities, including operating of contract laboratories;
  • Aligning the vision and programme of the Department with the broader vision of the Faculty and the University;
  • Providing and/or facilitating mentorship of young academics in the Department;
  • Offering leadership in transformation initiatives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • PhD in Microbiology, Immunology, Parasitology or Epidemiology or similar field in veterinary tropical diseases;
  • Recognised academic status in infectious and/or parasitic diseases through research and publication record;
  • Experience in managing academic, research and technical support staff;
  • Strong leadership and excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills;
  • Experience in highlevel liaison with internal and external stakeholder and professional bodies;
  • Experience in grantmanship and management of contract studies.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

  • A BVSc, BVMCh or equivalent veterinary degree will be an advantage;
  • Managerial experience at a tertiary, research or diagnostic institution;
  • National Research Foundation (NRF) rating as a research scientist.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED/UMVUSO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

  • A comprehensive CV;
  • Certified copies of qualifications;
  • Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
  • Selfevaluation;
  • Teaching portfolio;
  • Your vision for the Department.

CLOSING DATE:
19 March 2023

ENQUIRIES:
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