THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
(INTERNAL ADVERT)
The Copperbelt University is a Public University established through an Act of Parliament No. 19 of 1987. The University’s core business is Teaching, Research, Innovation, Industrialisation and Community Engagement as a service to the nation. The University is an equal opportunity employer and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced serving members of staff suitably qualified to fill in the following academic positions of Dean.
- DEAN
- School of Business – 1 Position
- School of Built Environment – 1 Position
- School of Engineering – 1 Position
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences – 1 Position
- School of Information and Communication Technology – 1 Position
- School of Mines and Mineral Sciences – 1 Position
- School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences - 1 Position
- Michael Chilufya Sata School of Medicine - 1 Position
- School of Natural Resources - 1 Position
EMPLOYMENT PURPOSE: Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor, the Dean shall be responsible for planning, organising, coordinating and directing academic, administrative and financial operations of the School.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Controls and coordinates all activities and operations of the School;
- Initiates the formulation of policies and guidelines governing the operations of the School;
- Ensures implementation of policies and guidelines governing the operations of the School;
- Oversees all teaching and learning activities in the School;
- Ensures the development and review of curricula in the School to meet the demands of the industry/society;
- Oversees research and consultancy activities in the School;
- Oversees the enrolment and registration of students and ensures that the School has adequate numbers of students in all programmes;
- Ensures that infrastructure and all other facilities in the School are adequate and in proper working order;
- Coordinates planning and implementation of the School budget, and ensures prudent utilisation of financial and physical resources;
- Ensures that the operations of the School are financially sustainable;
- Leads in the mobilisation of financial resources for the School by ensuring the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives for generating revenue;
- Supervises subordinate staff and ensures that performance appraisal is conducted for all staff in the School; and
- Directs the preparation of quarterly and annual operational performance reports and submits the same to the Vice-Chancellor on a regular basis.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent;
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of specialisation;
- Master’s degree in a relevant field of specialisation;
- PhD in a relevant field of specialisation;
- Minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience as an academic practitioner and must be at the level of Senior Lecturer or above;
- Must be senior academic member of staff in the particular School where the application is being made.
- Must have proof of valid membership to a professional organisation or association.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
- Be able to demonstrate Academic and Professional Leadership
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
- Takes responsibility for actions, projects and work in his/her jurisdiction.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team and contribute fully to the work of the School.
- Must have integrity
- Time management and prioritisation.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Immediate Supervisor: Vice Chancellor
REMUNERATION:
Deans shall be eligible to receive a responsibility allowance at the rate of thirty percent (30%) of one's basic salary during their tenure of office.
TENURE
The appointment to the position of Dean shall be for a duration of three (3) years but shall be eligible for reappointment for a final term of three (3) years.
Interested applicants meeting the above specifications should submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of Academic and Professional Certificates; and three (3) names of referees, two (2) of whom must be Professionally acquainted with the applicant.
The applications in hard copies should be submitted to the undersigned not later than Wednesday 27th September 2024.
The Registrar
The Copperbelt University
Plot 4692, Jambo Drive, Riverside
P O Box 21692
KITWE
**Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted**
PUBLISHED: 13TH SEPTEMBER, 2024