Head of Research

1 week ago

Westville, South Africa University of KwaZulu-Natal Full time

**The University of KwaZulu-Natal is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to**improve representivity within the Institution.**
**Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment**Equity Plan.**

**COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES**
**GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP**

**HEAD OF RESEARCH**WESTVILLE CAMPUS**

**REFERENCE NUMBER: GSBL03/2021**

The Head of Research is a new position, and the incumbent will implement and provide input into strategies

related to research in the School and provide operational direction in all matters research related. The

appointee will provide academic leadership as it relates to research and will be responsible for

postgraduate training and research capacity development. Additionally, and amongst other key functions,

he/she will be responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing the research capacity of staff.

The Head of Research is the custodian of research in the school and is part of the school leadership and

management team and reports to the Dean of the Graduate School of Business and Leadership.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- A relevant Doctorate Degree and having held a post at Senior Lecturer level
- Minimum of 10 years relevant research experience
- Minimum of 5 years verifiable experience in postgraduate teaching and/or developing junior staff
- A record of excellence in research and publication
- A track record of successful research supervision at all levels
- A track record of securing outside grants
- Where applicable, registration with the appropriate regulatory body.

This appointment will be made in line with the University Guidelines/benchmarks which are available on the

The job profile, which contains advantages, leadership credentials and personal attributes for appointment

**Appointment to this post will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service.**The remuneration package offered includes benefits and will be dependent on the qualifications and/or**experience of the successful applicant.

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