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Executive
Deans of School (3 posts) – Re-advertisement – Malawi University of
Science and Technology
Deans of School (3 posts) – Re-advertisement – Malawi University of
Science and Technology
Exciting
and challenging job opportunities have arisen at the Malawi University of
Science and technology (MUST) for senior and experienced academics who would
like to be the pioneer Executive Deans (3 posts) of the following
new schools of the University
and challenging job opportunities have arisen at the Malawi University of
Science and technology (MUST) for senior and experienced academics who would
like to be the pioneer Executive Deans (3 posts) of the following
new schools of the University
The
Academy of Medical
Academy of Medical
The
Bingu School of African Culture and Heritage
Bingu School of African Culture and Heritage
The
School of Information and technology
School of Information and technology
The
Executive Dean is the principal officer of the School under the general
direction of the Deputy Vice Chancellor and shall serve as the Chairperson of
the School’s Academic Board, The Executive Dean shall play a critical role in
translating to reality the aims and objectives of the University as set out in
Part II, section 5 of the MUST Act of 2012 and fulfilling its vision and
mission
Executive Dean is the principal officer of the School under the general
direction of the Deputy Vice Chancellor and shall serve as the Chairperson of
the School’s Academic Board, The Executive Dean shall play a critical role in
translating to reality the aims and objectives of the University as set out in
Part II, section 5 of the MUST Act of 2012 and fulfilling its vision and
mission
Participating
in the development, implementation and review of the University’s Strategic
plan and other University policies, developing and implementing the
University’s academic programmes and series within the School such as teaching,
learning, research, consultancy and outreach guided by the University’s motto
of “where excellence rights”, Ensuring that mechanisms for quality control and
enhancements underline academic programmes and service delivery students
admissions and all staff recruitments within the School, Collaborating with
strategic partners such as Govt, Industry, research institutions and other
relevant stakeholders in the development of academic programmes of the School
to ensure that the university has competitive and relevant academic programmes,
Regular review of existing curricula in line with emerging academic research
outcomes and innovations within the disciplines of the School that ensures that
the University remains competitive and relevant at national, regional and
international levels, Engaging in research and innovation projects and
activities in collaboration with faculty within the School and or other
research institutions locally, regionally and internationally that enhances the
reputation of the university as a leading institution in science,
technology, innovative and entrepreneurship, Marketing the school’s
undergraduate and post graduate programmes to school and the general public.
Ensuring that research and innovation breakthroughs within the School are
disseminated through seminars, workshops, conferences and publications locally
and internationally, Marketing research and innovation, outputs and eservices
of the School to industry, the public, the donor community in the world at
large in line with the Intellectual Property policy of the School, Ensuring
that the School engages in outreach programmes that benefits the community
surrounding the university and the Malawi nation large, utilising
creatively University resources and developing resource mobilisation
programmes, strategies and activity that enhances teaching and research
capacity of the School and the sustainability of the school’s programmes in the
wake of reduced govt funding, Providing leadership to Heads of Dept and
Directors of Research Centres under the School in line with the Performance
Management policy of the University, Working in close liaison with the offices
of the Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University registrar, Director
of Finance and Investments, The Director of Postgraduate, Research and
Outreach, Dead of Students and other Executive Deans of School on all matters
that impact on the proper functioning of the School
in the development, implementation and review of the University’s Strategic
plan and other University policies, developing and implementing the
University’s academic programmes and series within the School such as teaching,
learning, research, consultancy and outreach guided by the University’s motto
of “where excellence rights”, Ensuring that mechanisms for quality control and
enhancements underline academic programmes and service delivery students
admissions and all staff recruitments within the School, Collaborating with
strategic partners such as Govt, Industry, research institutions and other
relevant stakeholders in the development of academic programmes of the School
to ensure that the university has competitive and relevant academic programmes,
Regular review of existing curricula in line with emerging academic research
outcomes and innovations within the disciplines of the School that ensures that
the University remains competitive and relevant at national, regional and
international levels, Engaging in research and innovation projects and
activities in collaboration with faculty within the School and or other
research institutions locally, regionally and internationally that enhances the
reputation of the university as a leading institution in science,
technology, innovative and entrepreneurship, Marketing the school’s
undergraduate and post graduate programmes to school and the general public.
Ensuring that research and innovation breakthroughs within the School are
disseminated through seminars, workshops, conferences and publications locally
and internationally, Marketing research and innovation, outputs and eservices
of the School to industry, the public, the donor community in the world at
large in line with the Intellectual Property policy of the School, Ensuring
that the School engages in outreach programmes that benefits the community
surrounding the university and the Malawi nation large, utilising
creatively University resources and developing resource mobilisation
programmes, strategies and activity that enhances teaching and research
capacity of the School and the sustainability of the school’s programmes in the
wake of reduced govt funding, Providing leadership to Heads of Dept and
Directors of Research Centres under the School in line with the Performance
Management policy of the University, Working in close liaison with the offices
of the Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University registrar, Director
of Finance and Investments, The Director of Postgraduate, Research and
Outreach, Dead of Students and other Executive Deans of School on all matters
that impact on the proper functioning of the School
Specifically
MUST require persons who meet most of the following qualifications and
attributes
MUST require persons who meet most of the following qualifications and
attributes
Executive
Dean for the Academy of Medical Sciences
Dean for the Academy of Medical Sciences
A
PhD holder in Medical related discipline or a Medical Specialist of the rank of
Senior Lecturer or above or its equivalent
PhD holder in Medical related discipline or a Medical Specialist of the rank of
Senior Lecturer or above or its equivalent
Executive
Dean for the Bingu School of African Culture and Heritage
Dean for the Bingu School of African Culture and Heritage
A
PhD in Humanities and of the rank of Senior Lecturer or above or its equivalent
PhD in Humanities and of the rank of Senior Lecturer or above or its equivalent
Executive
Dean for the School of Information and Technology
Dean for the School of Information and Technology
A
PhD in ICT related discipline and of the rank of Senior Lecturer or above or
its equivalent
PhD in ICT related discipline and of the rank of Senior Lecturer or above or
its equivalent
In
addition to the foregoing academic qualifications the candidates should have
the following attributes
addition to the foregoing academic qualifications the candidates should have
the following attributes
Teaching
experience at tertiary level, Substantial scholarly achievement demonstrated by
research outputs in the form of publications in refereed journals, conference
proceedings and outreach services, Experience in curriculum development,
implementation and review, Experience in academic quality control and
enhancement programmes, A team builder who can demonstrate that s/he is able to
foster a culture of innovation, creativity and openness, which values every
individual’s contribution while also ensuring productivity and growth, A good
academic team builder with ability to coordinate and review work of others to
enhance productivity, A thorough understanding of the core functions of the
University, familiar with the challenges currently facing university and an
awareness of best practices that promote competitiveness of a University to
attain high international ranking on international University league tables,
Ability to attract resources through research projects and consultancy
services, Appropriate levels of IT skills to enable best se of available
information and communication facilities
experience at tertiary level, Substantial scholarly achievement demonstrated by
research outputs in the form of publications in refereed journals, conference
proceedings and outreach services, Experience in curriculum development,
implementation and review, Experience in academic quality control and
enhancement programmes, A team builder who can demonstrate that s/he is able to
foster a culture of innovation, creativity and openness, which values every
individual’s contribution while also ensuring productivity and growth, A good
academic team builder with ability to coordinate and review work of others to
enhance productivity, A thorough understanding of the core functions of the
University, familiar with the challenges currently facing university and an
awareness of best practices that promote competitiveness of a University to
attain high international ranking on international University league tables,
Ability to attract resources through research projects and consultancy
services, Appropriate levels of IT skills to enable best se of available
information and communication facilities
Tenure
of post and remuneration package
of post and remuneration package
Successful
candidate shall be engaged on a 3 yr renewable contract based on satisfactory
performance, The candidates shall be offered an attractive salary and benefits
commensurate with seniority of the position and qualifications in line with the
University’s Conditions of Services
candidate shall be engaged on a 3 yr renewable contract based on satisfactory
performance, The candidates shall be offered an attractive salary and benefits
commensurate with seniority of the position and qualifications in line with the
University’s Conditions of Services
Interested
candidates who meet the above qualifications and attributes should submit their
applications together with detailed curricula vitae duly signed and dated not
later than 19thFebruary The CV must include the following
the candidate’s names in full, date of birth, academic qualifications,
experiences in teaching, research, outreach/community engagement services,
administration/management, resource mobilisation, scholarly publications and
names, physical addresses with email of 3 of their chosen refs
candidates who meet the above qualifications and attributes should submit their
applications together with detailed curricula vitae duly signed and dated not
later than 19thFebruary The CV must include the following
the candidate’s names in full, date of birth, academic qualifications,
experiences in teaching, research, outreach/community engagement services,
administration/management, resource mobilisation, scholarly publications and
names, physical addresses with email of 3 of their chosen refs
Applications
must be submitted to University Registrar, Malawi University of Science and
Technology, P O box 5196, Limbe, For online
submission: registrar@must.ac.mw Only shortlisted applicants will be
acknowledged
must be submitted to University Registrar, Malawi University of Science and
Technology, P O box 5196, Limbe, For online
submission: registrar@must.ac.mw Only shortlisted applicants will be
acknowledged
