The University of Fort Hare is in the Eastern Cape and has 3 campuses in Alice (Main), East London and Bisho. It is an academic institution offering degrees - Bachelors, Honours, Masters and PhDs. It is famous for having many of Africa's academics, politicians and business people as its students.
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Deputy Dean: Research and Internationalisation(Social Science and Humanities)
Doctoral qualification in any of the disciplines in faculty of Social Science and Humanities
Minimum Associate Professor academic rank level
Possession of an NRF rating would be an advantage
At least five (5) years of experience in research and teaching in the higher education sector
At least three (3) years in a leadership position in an academic environment
Extensive research publication track record in peer-reviewed journals appropriate for a senior academic rank level
Evidence of experience in report writing
Knowledge of the University’s research and internationalization policy, rules and regulations
Demonstrable understanding of national and international research environments
Evidence of successful Masters and Doctoral supervision
Evidence of research capacity building and mentorship
Evidence of fundraising and generating external research grants
Responsibilities include:
The duties pertaining to the Deputy Dean post will be performed in addition to those pertaining to the incumbent’s substantive / primary position in the University.
The incumbent will assist the Dean of the Faculty in relation to all matters that may be referred to him/her by the Dean, especially matters related to research, supervision, innovation and internationalization.
Liaising with all heads of departments, institutes, centres and units in the Faculty in order to monitor, support and collect information related to research postgraduate studies, postdoctoral fellows, innovation and Internationalisation.
Regularly reporting on these activities in writing to all relevant Faculty and University committees.
Chairing and/or attendance of all relevant Faculty and University research, postgraduate education, community engagement and internationalization meetings.
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