Vacancy:DEAN- FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Applications are invited for the following posts:

DEAN: FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES (1 POST)


The Faculty consists of the following Departments: -
Applied Biology and Biochemistry,
Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics,
Applied Physics,
Computer Science,
Environmental Science and Health,
Forest Resources and Wildlife Management;
Sports Science and Coaching.

This is a full-time high level position to be held for a period of four years in the first instance. The Dean reports to the Vice-Chancellor and is a member of the Senior Administrative team of the University. The Dean is the Chief Academic, Administrative and Financial Officer of the Faculty, and will be responsible for research and academic leadership; administration and management; community outreach; income generation and financial management ofthe Faculty.

The ideal candidate should possess academic and/ or professional qualifications from an approved institution at leastto the level of a Master's Degree in one of the disciplines offered by the Faculty and be at least at Senior Lecturer Grade (or have credentials that would qualify for appointment at that level). In addition, the candidates should have the following attributes:- a proven track record of successful academic and administrative leadership skills; demonstrated ability to work in a team; proven commitment to academic excellence and collaboration across disciplines; ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with students, academic staff, administrators and external constituencies; demonstrated ability to forge partnerships and garner support from campus, business and community constituencies leading to industrial attachment and employment opportunities for students and generating external funding for research and teaching.



CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. The information on salary and other benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.


APPLICATIONS

SIX (6) copies of each of the following documents: application letter, Curriculum Vitae (giving full personal particulars of applicant including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone numbers and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three contactable referees) and certified copies of certificates should be addressed to:

The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Department
National University of Science and Technology
P O Box AC 939
Ascot
Bulawayo
ZIMBABWE

Email: nust [at] zimbabwehumancapital.org

Tel. Nos. 263-9-289265/289435/289438/289456 Fax No. 263-9-289057


The closing date for the receipt of the applications is Friday 19 April, 2013 at 1600 hours. No applications will be received after the closing date.