Dean (Faculty of Science and Technology)

Dean (Faculty of Science and Technology)

JOB PURPOSE

The Dean will be responsible to the Academic Registrar. The key responsibility for this position is to provide leadership of the overall academic direction of the Faculty. This includes theadministration, planning and management of all academic matters for the programmes in the Faculty.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. In consultation with the Academic Registrar, the Manager of Quality Assurance, and the relevant faculty, plan and coordinate curriculum development for all programmes and courses taught in the Faculty.
2. Be the administrative head of the programmes in the Faculty
3. Undertake the administration, planning and management of a teaching and research Faculty.
4. Develop and lead an effective team.
5. Participate in the teaching and research programmes in the Faculty.
6. Advise on the need for new appointments in the Faculty.
7. Ensure that staff in the Faculty fulfill their administrative and teaching duties.
8. Ensure teaching and examination timetables are available and operate as required.
9. Chair Faculty Board and Examination Board Meetings.
10. Submit matters to Senate and/ or other authorities for approval/information.
11. Work with all other relevant officers of the University on matters concerning handbooks, prospectuses and all other publicity outlets.
12. Ensure prompt and proper release of scripts/results.
13. Oversee the design and development of new academic programmes and qualifications.
14. Initiate, develop and maintain links with relevant educational, professional and industry bodies for the necessary approval and accreditation of programmes/requests as well as for advice and support.
15. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Senior Management/Vice-Chancellor, Senate or the University Council from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A PhD level qualification
2. Have at least 5 years of teaching at University level, two of which should have been at senior lecturer level OR a distinctive record of university administration of academic related university units
3. Have been, at least, Head of Department at a recognized institution of higher learning for, at least, two years.
4. A strategic vision for the development of innovative research, education and knowledge transfer in Science and Technology
5. Industrial or professional experience working for, or with industry
6. Publication record in reputable journals or the equivalent in the case of an industrial background

TO APPLY

1. Write to

The University Secretary

International University of East Africa,

Plot 1121 Ggaba Road, Kansanga (former Didi’s World)

P.O Box 35502

Kampala, Uganda

2. Email to

The University Secretary at recruitment@iuea.ac.ug, HR@iuea.ac.ug

3. Hand deliver your application