The University of KwaZulu-Natal is a university with five campuses in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It was formed on 1 January 2004 after the merger between the University of Natal and the University of Durban-Westville.
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The Dean in the School of Engineering will oversee various disciplines in Engineering and their corresponding graduate programmes
The Deans will also be required to manage all disciplines in line with the Council approved School re-organisations architecture
The Dean and Head of School is responsible for the academic leadership and management of the School. She/he provides high-level academic leadership and strategic direction of the School in research, teaching, community engagement, promoting the image and representing the College & School within and outside the university, including transformation consistent with the University’s and College’s vision and mission
The Dean and Head of School is part of the College Leadership and Management Team and reports to the DVC although she/he ultimately represents Senate and Council mandates
Minimum requirements
A PhD/Doctoral Degree in a discipline relevant to the School
Associate Professor/Professor with experience in an academic/research leadership role
An established academic leader and scholar with an excellent publication and research record and proven excellence in teaching and learning at a level that attracts respect and credibility from within the University, international scholars and other relevant external bodies
Three (3) years’ experience in management and leadership of a university School, Faculty or Research Unit/Centre of significant size and complexity
A track record of attracting competitive research grants
Proven experience in leading and managing change
Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineer Council of South Africa (ECSA), or eligible for such a registration
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