Head of School at University of the Witwatersrand

Brief Description        
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: 

• Applicants should hold a PhD in a discipline or specialist area related to the activities of the school or have significant professional or design accomplishments meriting appointment at a professorial level.  The successful appointee should have demonstrable management and administrative experience, preferably within interdisciplinary teams; show an ability to provide leadership, embrace a variety of stakeholders, enhance public standing, and/or nurture a positive collective institutional or professional identity.  
• The successful appointee should have a strong body of design or research work, backed by a body of evidence, preferably with an international profile and/or a practice or research orientation relevant to an African context.  South African citizens and permanent residents currently employed in academia must be in possession of a National Research Foundation (NRF) rating (https://www.nrf.ac.za/rating/).  Professional registration, or eligibility for international applicants is recommended.

DUTIES:

• To create an inclusive and supportive teaching and learning environment for students, promoting their academic success and well-being.
• To foster research excellence, innovation, and academic citizenship within the school.
• To promote diversity and inclusion in the staff and student bodies.
• To manage academic, administrative, and support staff, including recruitment and evaluation, and to work collaboratively and collegially with      staff to enhance professional growth and strengthen the school’s academic standing.
• To manage the school’s budget, allocating resources effectively and fairly to support teaching, administration, research, and facilities’ needs.
• To engage in fundraising efforts to secure grants, donations, and sponsorships for student bursaries, scholarships, and overall teaching and     research activities across national and international networks.
• To maintain and strengthen collaborative relationships within the faculty and other Schools beyond the Faculty, industry partners, public     agencies, and other academic institutions.
• To support curriculum development, ensuring relevance to industry trends and technological advancements, and promoting a culture of     studio-based teaching.