Job Description

Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU) is inviting suitably qualified
personnel to fill in the following post:

Duties and Responsibilities

The Dean as the Chief Academic, Administrative and Financial Officer of the Faculty
shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for:
 Playing a strategic role in shaping the Faculty and in creating a high performing
staffing base able to deliver the strategic aspirations of the Faculty and University;
 Providing strong academic and strategic leadership and management across all
areas of activity;
 Leading in the designing and development of new undergraduate, post graduate
and higher degrees in line with market demand;
 Taking a leading role in working with senior academic colleagues to ensure
excellence in the student experience and the implementation of the Faculty’s
strategic plan;
 Developing and lead initiatives in education and professional practice to broaden
the academic appeal and footprint of the Faculty, ensuring innovation and
creativity that underpin the student experience;
 Promoting and implementing Education 5.0 with regards to teaching, research,
University service, innovation and industrialisation;
 Contributing to the strategic goals of the University by drawing up and
implementing the Faculty business plans including research, publications and
networking;
 Maintaining quality performance standards and ensuring fulfillment of the service
conditions for all members of staff within the Faculty;
 Ensuring quality control at Faculty level and chairing meetings;
 Mobilizing resources, including generating revenue for the Faculty through
partnerships and collaboration;
 Effective management of the infrastructure and other assets of the Faculty;
 Supervising and providing guidance to all Department Heads and Faculty staff,
coordinating and organizing their work, assisting in recruitment, ensuring that the
approved training programmes are carried out efficiently and participating in the
planning and implementation of suitable in-service training courses for the Faculty
staff;
 Contributing to the evolution and maintenance of a conducive environment for
learning at the University;
 Developing and maintaining relations with other organisations and persons, with a
view to enriching the academic programmes offered by the Faculty.
 Co-operating with other faculties, agencies and entities to further the programmes
and projects of the Faculty, and
 Performing other functions as may be prescribed by the Vice-Chancellor.

Qualifications and Experience

 The ideal candidate should possess a Doctorate Degree in one of the
disciplines offered by the Faculty obtained from an approved institution.
 Be at least at Senior Lecturer Grade (or have credentials that would qualify
him/her for appointment at that level).
 The candidate must also have at least one (1) year experience as a
Chairperson or Deputy Dean and at least five (5) years teaching experience in
Higher education.
 The candidate must possess experience in field work, project and higher
degrees supervision as well as a proven track record of research,
publications, collaboration, networking and resource mobilization.

How to Apply

Six (6) copies of the following: application letter, certified copies of educational
certificates, National ID, Birth Certificate and CVs giving full personal including full
name, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience,
present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and
addresses of three referees including emails and addresses. Evidence of
membership of a professional association (where applicable) should also be
attached.
Applications should clearly indicate the “Position” which is being applied for and
submitted to:
The Registrar
Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University
Stand No. 1901 Barrassie Rd, Off Shamva Rd
Bindura, Zimbabwe
or
Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University,
Harare Teaching and Learning Centre,
18836 Hampden Road, Belvedere,
Harare
or
e-mailed to: [email protected] in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position
being applied for in the subject line. Female candidates are encouraged to
apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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