Executive Dean: College of Business

6 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa University of Johannesburg Full time

**Advert reference**: uj_001519
- **Advert status**: Online**Position Summary**

**Industry**:Education & Training

**Job category**:University and Academy

**Campus**:Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

**Contract**:Fixed Term Contract

**EE position**:Open to all

**Level**:Executive

**Introduction**

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future. With a strategy focused on societal impact and sustainability, technology for the future, and global footprint and partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. Living the values of Impact, Innovation, Inclusivity, and Integrity, UJ transforms its students’ lives through quality education and unlocks the potential of its staff to thrive. Building on its 4IR strategy, UJ serves humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.

**Job description**

**The Executive Dean will be expected to**:

- Determine, articulate, implement and lead CBE-based strategic initiatives to enhance the UJ's reputation and performance in accordance with its Strategic Plan 2035 and it's Global Excellence and Stature (GES) 4.0 for Societal Impact catalytic initiatives.
- Ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the College's academic programmes across academic departments and disciplines.
- Develop and deepen excellence and innovation in learning and teaching, including online/blended learning pedagogy, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and Academic Citizenship and Leadership.
- Promote and advance excellence in research and innovation - both in quality and quantity.
- Implement policies and develop resources that promote and enhance the research, learning and teaching capacity, and capabilities of the CBE, including raising funds in support of research, learning and teaching, and Continuous Education.
- Oversee an effective, competitive, and responsive Programme Qualification Mix, including joint programmes with international peer universities.
- Ensure the highest level of CBE governance, administration, and systems functioning, including CBE enrolment planning, the management of the students' academic life cycle, and risk management.
- Develop and implement relevant online, inbound/outbound/virtual and/or joint academic programmes.
- Effectively manage academic, administrative, and professional support staff, including staff recruitment, development and retention.
- Ensure effective and efficient management of the College's research centres, finances, subsidies, and other resources.
- Promote the reputation and standing of the CBE in local, national, regional, and global contexts.
- Strengthen relationships with the public and private sectors, professional societies/councils, departments of education, and academic partners in South Africa and internationally.
- Develop and maintain meaningful relationships between the CBE's alumni and their _alma mater._

**Minimum requirements**
- Substantial academic stature commensurate with an appointment at the Professional level, with a PhD or equivalent qualification.
- Extensive strategic and operational management experience gained at a reputable institution of higher learning.
- An excellent academic reputation evidenced by a sustained record of research output.
- Excellent strategic leadership skills and knowledge, insight, and vision regarding the teaching profession, nationally and internationally.
- Proven resource, strategic and people management skills, and the ability to develop and maintain collaborative networks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent conflict management and administrative skills.
- Exceptional ability and resilience to function under pressure.
- Unquestionable professional integrity and stature.

**Recommendations**:

- Where applicable, professional registration with a relevant South African statutory body.
- Rating with the National Research Foundation (NRF) in South Africa or the potential for rating within a one/two-year period.

**Terms of appointment**:
**Retirement Age**:
**Application**:

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