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Academic Leader

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand Full time
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We are seeking a visionary academic leader to join our team as the Head of School. The successful appointee will be responsible for creating an inclusive and supportive teaching and learning environment, fostering research excellence, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the school.

The Head of School will be responsible for managing academic, administrative, and support staff, including recruitment and evaluation, and will work collaboratively with staff to enhance professional growth and strengthen the school's academic standing.

The successful appointee will also be responsible for managing the school's budget, allocating resources effectively and fairly to support teaching, administration, research, and facilities' needs.

Additionally, the Head of School will engage in fundraising efforts to secure grants, donations, and sponsorships for student bursaries, scholarships, and overall teaching and research activities across national and international networks.

The ideal candidate will have a strong body of design or research work, backed by a body of evidence, preferably with an international profile and/or a practice or research orientation relevant to an African context.

South African citizens and permanent residents currently employed in academia must be in possession of a National Research Foundation (NRF) rating. Professional registration, or eligibility for international applicants is recommended.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are a motivated and experienced academic leader looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.

", "requirements": "
  • PhD in a discipline or specialist area related to the activities of the school
  • Significant professional or design accomplishments meriting appointment at a professorial level
  • Demonstrable management and administrative experience, preferably within interdisciplinary teams
  • Ability to provide leadership, embrace a variety of stakeholders, enhance public standing, and/or nurture a positive collective institutional or professional identity
  • Strong body of design or research work, backed by a body of evidence, preferably with an international profile and/or a practice or research orientation relevant to an African context
  • National Research Foundation (NRF) rating for South African citizens and permanent residents currently employed in academia
", "contact": "Professor Thokozani Majozi, Executive Dean: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment"}