Executive Dean: Faculty of Science and Agriculture (Five-year contract appo

at  University of Limpopo

Executive Dean: Faculty of Science and Agriculture (Five-year contract
appointment)
The Executive Dean is responsible for the academic leadership, management and
administration of the Faculty in the broad strategic and operational areas of teaching
and learning, research and community engagement; and for ensuring that initiatives,
interests and needs of the faculty are consistent with the vision, mission, policies and
strategic decisions of the University. The Executive Dean also provides leadership
and oversight of the human, financial and physical resources of the Faculty.
Requirements:

A PhD or equivalent qualification
An established academic leader, manager and scholar with an excellent
research and publication record and proven excellence in teaching and
community engagement to attract respect and credibility from within and
outside the University.
Eight years of proven academic leadership and managerial experience in a
large and complex Faculty/Academic Unit/Centre with diverse staff
component.
Sound knowledge of the academic discipline of the Faculty of Science and
Agriculture which comprises four schools, namely; School of Agricultural and
Environmental Science, School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences,
School of Molecular and Life Sciences and the School of Physical and Mineral
Sciences.
Strong intellectual, organisational, conflict resolution and interpersonal
qualities with the capability to foster interpersonal relationships within the
faculty involving staff, students and stakeholders.
Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the South African Higher
Education system in terms of regularly legislation, policy, planning and
development framework.
strong commitment to the transformation and development of South African
Higher Education and, especially, the enhancement of quality in all three core
functions of the University.
Proven experience in strategic planning, financial and human resources
management.
Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.
Key Performance Areas:
The successful applicant will be required to:
Provide strategic management and leadership in the Faculty in respect of
teaching, research and community engagement.
Promote cutting-edge research and in the niche areas of the Faculty.
Contribute to the University’s on-going restructuring and transformation
processes.
Develop and implement a strategic framework as well as business and
academic plans for the Faculty.
Provide direction in respect of strategic marketing, liaison and fund-raising.
Manage and administer human, financial and physical resources of the Faculty
in a prudent manner.

Please refer the Job description for details