Professor and Dean

**UP Posting - Academic**:
FACULTY OF EDUCATION

PROFESSOR AND DEAN: FACULTY OF EDUCATION

PEROMNES POST LEVEL: 2
- The University of Pretoria is one of the leading research-intensive universities in South Africa. Its nine faculties and business school offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We are a diverse and dynamic community of staff and students committed to excellence, diversity, sustainability, and making a difference._
- The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development._

The Faculty of Education's vision is underpinned by the broader 2025 vision of the University, namely, to be a leading research-intensive university in Africa recognised internationally for its quality, relevance and impact, and for developing people, creating knowledge and making a difference locally and globally. As the largest contact Faculty of Education in the country and a leader in teacher education and training, its core function is to train quality teachers, education psychologists, leaders and managers in education. Its programmes are strengthened by the partnerships established with the Department of Basic Education and its collaboration with departments and faculties within the University of Pretoria. The Faculty provides education and training for professionals from pre-primary, primary and high schools; clinics and hospitals; business and industry; government and non-governmental organisations; and from the adult and community education sectors.

There are five departments, six research centres, and units, including the University of Pretoria Pre-University Academy (UP-PUA). The Faculty offers world-class teaching and learning and is engaged in cutting-edge research related to education. The Faculty aims to produce technologically inclined and literate teachers to respond to a rapidly changing teaching environment in schools.

PROFESSOR AND DEAN: FACULTY OF** **EDUCATION

The University seeks to appoint a Dean and Professor who is a dynamic leader capable of visionary leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to effectively execute the strategic plans of the University and the Faculty. The successful applicant must possess the requisite qualifications and experience for appointment as a full professor in the Faculty of Education. Appropriate management structures assist the Dean in the Faculty.

The Dean is part of the University's senior management team and will provide oversight regarding the management of the operational activities of the Faculty.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- ensuring that the ethos, vision and mission of the Faculty are aligned with that of the University;
- ensuring that the Faculty meets its strategic goals and performance targets;
- providing strong academic leadership and enhancing the Faculty's academic stature;
- marketing the Faculty, undertaking fundraising and promoting regional, national as well as international liaison with alumni, other academic institutions, research organisations, professional bodies, government and the community; and
- creating an environment conducive to research, teaching and learning excellence and community engagement in the Faculty.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Doctorate with specialisation in the broad field of Education.
- A minimum of five (5) years of senior management experience in a higher education institution.
- Proven managerial expertise, skills and competencies in all areas required to manage the Faculty, including knowledge of and experience in finance, human resources, marketing and engagement.
- Proven experience in generating external funding.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)
- Recognised academic status in the broad field of Education at professorial level;
- Demonstrated research excellence and high-quality publications in accredited journals, established record of teaching accomplishments, and the ability to cultivate supportive research, teaching, and learning culture;
- Ability to manage the Faculty and provide sound academic leadership;
- Capacity to drive a strong vision within the Faculty on the desired journey aligned with the vision of the University and with due regard to transformation, including curriculum transformation;
- Excellent people skills; and
- Excellent communication and appropriate language skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES
- Senior management experience should ideally have been acquired in a research-intensive institution;
- A NRF-rating.

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 and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A cover letter, comprehensive CV detailing academic and professional qualifications, as well as a full employment history;
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