Professor and Dean - Faculty of Education at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• ensuring that the ethos, vision and mission of the Faculty are aligned with that of the University;
• ensuring that the Faculty meets its strategic goals and performance targets;
• providing strong academic leadership and enhancing the Faculty's academic stature;
• marketing the Faculty, undertaking fundraising and promoting regional, national as well as international liaison with alumni, other academic institutions, research organisations, professional bodies, government and the community; and
• creating an environment conducive to research, teaching and learning excellence and community engagement in the Faculty.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Doctorate with specialisation in the broad field of Education.
• The candidate must possess the requisite qualifications and experience to be eligible for appointment as a full professor at the University of Pretoria, the assessment of which is based on several factors, including teaching, research and postgraduate supervision, community engagement, academic administration and academic citizenship.
• A minimum of five (5) years of senior management experience in a higher education institution.
• Proven managerial expertise, skills and competencies in all areas required to manage the Faculty, including knowledge of and experience in finance, human resources, marketing and engagement.
• Proven experience in generating external funding.