Vice Chancellor

Job description

The Board of Mosa University (MOSAU) intends to appoint a Vice Chancellor. The Board through the Search and Employment Committee (SEC) therefore invites applications from suitably qualified experienced persons for this position.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

(1)  Provides overall leadership for an inclusive staff and collegiate culture that empowers individuals to attain their full potential and to achieve the Universities’ goal in Teaching, Learning, Research, Innovation, and Community Service.
(2)  Undertakes regular reporting to the Board.
(3)  Leads the development and implementation of the University’s Strategic Plan.
(4)  Provides an effective academic environment for the pursuit of teaching, learning, research and community service for the attainment of liberal professional, scientific and technical education which is responsive to the needs of society and industry.
(5)  Ensures the development and effective implementation of the financial resource mobilization and management strategy of the University.
(6)  Ensures that the University recruits and retains sufficient numbers and high caliber of academic, administrative and support staff on terms and conditions of service as

determined by the Board.
(7)  Establishes an environment that promotes a culture of high performance, staff discipline and motivation.
(8)  Ensures the development and implementation of the infrastructure development and management strategy.
(9)  Enforces effective utilization of University’s infrastructure and maintenance of the infrastructure.

QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

(a)  Grade 12 Certificate (with 5 “0” levels with credit or better) or its equivalent.
(b)  Earned Bachelor’s Degree, Earned Master’s Degree and holder of authenticated earned PhD in a relevant field from reputable and recognized University.
(c)  Accomplished record of scholarly work, research, teaching and public Service.
(d)  Knowledge and experience of University Systems.
(e)  Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience at senior management level at a minimum of Dean of School or registrar in a University.
(f)  Personal and professional integrity with a distinguished track record of successful senior management experience in higher education.
(g)  A strong record of academic leadership and personal achievement in both teaching and research.
(h)  Functional ICT Literacy
(i)Demonstrable track record of community service.

TENURE

The appointment of the Vice-Chancellor shall be for an initial period of three (3) years which could be renewed, subject to a satisfactory performance assessment for a similar period

MODE OF APPLICATION

Candidates meeting the stipulated requirements may submit their applications comprising;

(a)  Letter of application
(b)  Latest and detailed curriculum vitae with three (3) traceable referees.
(c)  ZAQA validated copies of academic and professional qualifications including a full Grade 12 or equivalent certificate (Certificates and Transcript).
(d)  Any other additional information that may assist the search and Employment committee in determining the suitability of the applicant.

Application should be addressed to;

The Secretary
Search and Employment Committee
Mosa University
P.O. BOX 37504
Lusaka
Zambia