Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academics

Job description

A CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO FILL VACANT POSITION OF DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR – ACADEMICS FOR CHRESO UNIVERSITY

Chreso University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academics to be based at its City Campus in Lusaka:

JOB PURPOSE

The Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academics is responsible for establishing and directing the academic agenda of the University by working directly with management and the respective Schools of the University. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academics also assists the Vice Chancellor in providing leadership for the University’s planning process and takes a leadership role with respect to academic matters in the University.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

a)     Oversees academic policy development and implementation

b)     Assists the Vice-Chancellor with the management of the core academic functions of the University.

c)     Participates as a key member of the university’s senior management and collaborates with the executive team to develop the strategy and direction of the University.

d)     Develops, implements and monitors quality assurance systems that will enable the University to meet and maintain the highest standards in teaching, learning and research.

e)     Monitors the performance of academic and practical programmes, including developing and/ or implementation outcomes assessment systems to meet internal requirements as well as standards of relevant external bodies.

f)      Supervision of senior academic staff including academic Deans and Directors.

g)     Confers regularly with academic Deans and Directors to plan, coordinate and evaluate instructional facilities to support teaching and learning activities.

h)     Promotes innovation in teaching and learning to ensure a rich student-centered environment across and beyond the University.

i)      Facilitates and promotes inter-disciplinary programmes, studies and research.

j)      Oversees and works collaboratively with Deans to develop academic curricula and programmes.

k)     Facilitates community/civic and industry engagement, including development of partnership with business and industry as well all other institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

a)      Ability to formulate and communicate a clear academic and practical vision within a teaching and research setting. Willingness to take on the challenges of laying the academic, practical and research foundations of the University.

b)      Knowledge of academic and practical programme development, implementation, management and assessment at both the undergraduate and graduate/post graduate levels.

c)      Proven skills in strategic management and coordination of academic and practical activities, budgets and liaising with academic sponsors or institutions are essential.

d)      Ability to collaborate and relate effectively with all the University stakeholders.

e)      Must have high visibility and presence on campus and show commitment to a campus community that welcomes and celebrates diversity.

f)       Must demonstrate personal commitment to excellence with positive attitude.

g)      Must possess an earned Doctorate Degree in a Business or Science discipline from an accredited or recognised University. Must have strong academic and practical credentials. Post Doctorate studies will be an asset.

h)      Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a senior administrative leadership role (at the level of Dean or above).

i)       A minimum of ten (10) years profession in teaching, conducting research in Business, Science and Technology.

j)       Significant experience in Research Administration and Fund Raising will be an added advantage.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested candidates who meet the specified requirements should apply enclosing their detailed curriculum vitae, copies of educational certificates certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority, names and addresses of three traceable references and contact address/ telephone/e-mail details. The closing date is 12th September, 2025.

The position should be clearly marked on the envelope and the applications should be sent to:

The Registrar

Chreso University

City Campus

17715 Nangwenya Road

Box 37178

LUSAKA.

E-mail: hr@chresouniversity.edu.zm