Executive Dean (Faculty of Arts and Design) - Post Ref No. 508

at  Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). It sprawls over seven (7) campuses that cater for about 32 000 students. Two of these are located in spectacular KZN Midlands, well-known for its undulating hills, which unfurl coastwards from the Drakensburg Mountains nearby. Five of these are located in tropical and picturesque Durban, which sits ensconced beside the ‘Valley of a Thousand Hills’ as it tapers off into the Indian ocean.
ENVISION2030, our strategy, identifies DUT’s DNA as having two strands, namely ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’. These are interwoven intrinsically by several double- pairs consisting of ‘values and principles’ that bind our Double-Helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT Way, which irradiates our collective thought and mind, heart and soul, character and behaviour.
The University’s goal is to ‘contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people in the broader society’. DUT strives consistently towards excellence and greatness in the teaching- learning and in the research-innovation nexus; something that has been recognized recently both nationally and internationally. These internationally recognised strengths are enacted through our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.
DUT is: ‘Creative. Distinctive. Impactful’
Duration: 5-Year Renewable Contract, based on performance
Executive Deans are senior officers of the University and report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning). In line with the University’s vision and overall objectives, Executive Deans are expected to determine, articulate, implement and lead faculty-based strategic initiatives to enhance the Faculty’s academic stature, reputation and performance in teaching/learning, research, innovation and engagement. Key traits of Executive Deans include inspirational, innovative and enterprising academic leadership. It is expected that the Executive Deans will strengthen the faculties’ service ethic to students and its staff and build its engagement with industry, communities and government. As administrators, the Executive Deans are responsible for the academic integrity, administrative management, financial management, human resource and strategic transformational leadership of the Faculty.
In summary, the Executive Dean for the Faculty strategically manages the following divisions:
Centre for General Education • Drama and Production Studies• Fashion and Textiles • Fine Art and Jewellery Design •Media, Language and Communication •School of Education •Video Technology •Visual Communication Design

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A PhD or a relevant doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline with a strong research profile • Proven record of being a respected senior academic • At least ten (10) years’ work experience in the higher education environment of which five (5) years should have been in a senior academic management capacity • Sound knowledge of higher education and the higher education system in South Africa • Relevant higher education leadership and managerial skills.

Please refer the Job description for details