Dean

23 hours ago

Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full time

Duties/Pligte

**The Purpose of the Role**:
The Dean of AgriSciences will provide visionary leadership to the Faculty, driving strategic direction through strategic management while fostering a culture of academic excellence and innovation. A key aspect of the role is leading change management initiatives to ensure the Faculty remains responsive to evolving academic, societal, and environmental demands. As a people-centric leader, the Dean will champion inclusivity, staff development, and student success, whilst cultivating strategic partnerships both locally and globally, and advancing long-term sustainability initiatives aligned with the institution's goals and societal impact.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
- PhD qualification in a discipline relevant to the Faculty of AgriSciences, and appointable at the level of Associate Professor / Professor in an academic department within the Faculty.
- At least five years' senior management experience at Faculty and/or institutional level, and /or related industry context.
- Proven experience of strategic leadership and operational excellence in leading diverse teams to achieve shared objectives.
- Proven experience to lead and manage change effectively, with a focus on fostering a people-centric environment that promotes inclusivity.
- Proven experience in building and maintaining strong partnerships with stakeholders at national and international levels.
- Evidence of promoting inter
- and trans-disciplinary collaborations.
- Demonstrated understanding of the agricultural sector and related industries.
- Comprehensive understanding of the higher education landscape.
- Demonstrated commitment to academic quality, innovation, and research significance.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and liaison abilities, with the ability to engage and inspire students, academic staff, and professional support teams.
- Proven experience of promoting diversity and transformation, including the ability to function in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
- Proven experience of fundraising or grant sourcing to support the core activities of academic success, with emphasis on one or more of the following areas: teaching and learning, research, innovation, social impact, and stakeholder engagement.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- None.

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