VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: DEAN OF FACULTY (1 POST)
Lupane State University
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Education & Teaching Jobs
Location: Lupane
Employment Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 14 March 2025
Lupane State University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Dean of Faculty (1 Post) within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
The Dean will play a pivotal role in the University’s Senior Management structure and will be accountable to the Vice-Chancellor.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and vision to promote academic excellence within the Faculty.
- Manage, monitor, and evaluate academic programmes with a focus on transformational review and renewal.
- Offer academic and administrative leadership in faculty planning and budgeting.
- Implement University and Faculty policies by developing innovative programmes and promoting excellence in teaching and research.
- Foster leadership in the development of effective online teaching methodologies across various disciplines within the Faculty.
- Encourage a sense of community among faculty, students, and staff.
- Establish collaborations and strategic partnerships with alumni, institutions, corporations, and government agencies.
- Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards across Faculty activities.
- Maintain a conducive learning environment within the Faculty.
- Mobilize human and financial resources in support of the Faculty’s missions.
- Participate in relevant academic meetings such as Senate and Faculty Boards.
- Act as a liaison among students, staff, Head of Departments, and University Management.
- Coordinate the governance of the Faculty, reflecting its interdisciplinary academic nature.
- Lead initiatives for resource mobilization aligned with the Faculty’s objectives.
Qualifications and Experience:
- PhD in Social Sciences, Humanities, or a related field.
- A strong academic record and scholarly credibility among peers; attainment of Professorship is an advantage.
- A minimum of five years’ relevant university administrative experience (e.g., as Dean, Deputy Dean, Chairperson, Principal, or Director).
- Proven track record in teaching, research, community engagement, innovation, industrialization, and resource mobilization.
- Strong leadership skills and experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven expertise in managing diversity within an international and multicultural setting.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
Conditions of Service:
An attractive compensation package, including medical aid, leave, and pension benefits, will be offered. Specific details will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates only.
Application Procedure:
All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Interested candidates should submit a single continuous PDF file that includes:
- A Curriculum Vitae detailing personal particulars, qualifications, and employment history.
- Present salary and contact information.
- Names and contact details (including email) of three referees.
- Copies of relevant certificates.
Applications should be emailed to registrar@lsu.ac.zw, clearly indicating “Dean of Faculty Application” in the subject line.
Address for Application Letter:
The Registrar
Lupane State University
P.O. Box 170
Lupane
The closing date for applications is Friday, 14 March 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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