Deputy Vice-chancellor: Teaching

2 weeks ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa University of KwaZulu-Natal Full time

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to Employment Equity

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT VACANCY
**DEPUTY VICE-

CHANCELLOR:

TEACHING AND LEARNING
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is situated in the subtropical seaside city of
Durban and in the Midlands city of Pietermaritzburg, capital of the province of
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The University is one of the largest residential
universities in sub-Saharan Africa and is located on five campuses - Edgewood,
Pietermaritzburg, Howard College, Westville and the Nelson R Mandela School of
Medicine.

UKZN is one of three African universities rated amongst the top 500 universities of
the world according to the Academic Rankings of World Universities (ARWU). As a
research-led university UKZN is one of the most productive universities in South
Africa in terms of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) research
outputs.

The University also boasts some of the best teaching and research facilities on the
continent. Approximately 2 000 academic programmes at both undergraduate
and postgraduate levels are offered at UKZN, with students, of whom
approximately are postgraduates. The University is structured on a College
model with four Colleges - Agriculture, Engineering and Science; Health Sciences;
Humanities; and Law and Management.

For more information regarding the University profile please visit our website and

DEPUTY VICE-

CHANCELLOR:
TEACHING & LEARNING

FIVE (5) YEAR FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT
**REFERENCE NO. EX02/2023
The University expects all its staff, including its senior leadership, to live and entrench
the University values through demonstrating Respect, Excellence, Accountability,
Client Orientation and Honesty (REACHT) as a Corporate Culture, underpinned by
the value of trust.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) (Teaching and Learning) is a University-wide
portfolio with the specific aim of advancing the University's Vision, Mission and
Strategic Plan in so-far as it relates to teaching and learning. As a cross-cutting
portfolio, the incumbent will work closely with other key stakeholders in the
institution, including the Research Office, and will form part of the Executive
Management team reporting to the Vice-Chancellor.

The incumbent is expected to provide intellectual and strategic leadership in the
areas of teaching and learning. S/he must have a track record of integrity, strong
and fair leadership and sensitivity to the challenges and advantages of the
diversity found in the University community. In addition, s/he must have excellent
communication skills and evidence passion for the University's Mission to become

the premier university of African Scholarship.

The DVC (Teaching and Learning) will be responsible for the following:

  • Providing leadership on Teaching and Learning;
  • Developing University Teaching and Learning policies and programmes;
  • Curriculum transformation;
  • Implementing the Language policy in relation to Teaching and Learning;
  • Promoting student access, retention and success;
  • Quality promotion and assessment;
  • Contributing to the institutional climate that supports a university of choice
for staff and students.

**Requirements
**- Full Professor with Five years' experience in an academic/research leadership
- role;
  • A relevant PhD/Doctorate Degree;
  • An established academic leader and scholar with an excellent publication,
research and supervision record and proven excellence in teaching and
learning at a level to attract respect and credibility from within the University,
international scholars and other relevant external bodies;

  • Demonstrated track record of fundraising and attracting competitive teaching
and research grants;

  • Evidence of promoting curricula transformation, student access, retention, and
success in a transforming university;

  • Evidence of successful networking and collaboration with external partners;
  • Five (5) years' experience in the leadership of a school or faculty of significant
size and complexity. This would include being responsible for human resources
and financial management;

  • Five (5) years' experience of management and development of staff in the
achievement of institutional objectives;

  • Knowledge and understanding of the higher education environment in South
Africa and the relevant legislation.
be underpinned by a permanent substantive professorial appointment in their
academic discipline.

Personal and Leadership Attributes
We are seeking an individual with strong leadership capabilities, who is able to
foster sound interpersonal relationships among staff and students across the
institution and with stakeholders, and to create a positive and conducive climate
within the University.

  • To provide academic and strategic direction to Teaching & Learning across
the University;

  • To champion and facilitate the delivery of greater results;
  • To manage human and financial resources;
  • To manage stakeholders, internal

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