ACADEMIC LEADER at University of KwaZulu-Natal

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment
Equity to improve representativity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

Applications are invited from INTERNAL PERMANENT ACADEMIC STAFF within the School of Management, Information Technology and Governance

COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES ACADEMIC LEADER: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

THREE-YEAR FRACTIONAL APPOINTMENT
WESTVILLE AND PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS

REFERENCE NUMBER: MIG03/2023

The incumbent for the Academic Leader (Community Engagement) position will be a permanent serving academic staff member in the School of Management, IT & Governance. S/he will serve as a member of the School Management Committee. S/he will be responsible for providing academic leadership in civic engagement and forging partnerships with industry, governments, civic organisations, and research/academic organisations nationally and internationally. Evidence of involvement in Community- engaged and community-based research and experience and involvement in public-funded research is required. S/he will be actively involved in practice-based learning, scholarship of engagement, and community outreach activities. S/he will be responsible for the administrative processes relating to the portfolio as set out in the job profile and will liaise with the College Deans of Research and Teaching/Learning on matters of common interest. The incumbent will report to the Dean and Head of School.

The prospective applicants should provide motivation for how they are suited for the post advertised.

Minimum Requirements:

• Doctoral degree at the level of Senior Lecturer or above.
• Performing at, or above, the norm of expectation at the level of appointment.
• Good track record of administrative, communication, and time management skills.
• Experience of three years and above in public and civic engagement relevant to the position.
• Experience in developing and managing academic programmes and community projects.

Inquiries and details regarding this post, as well as requests for a job profile, may be directed to the Dean
and Head of School via e-mail: mutulas@ukzn.ac.za

REMUNERATION: A non-pensionable allowance is paid.

Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form (ACADEMIC), which is available on the
Vacancies page of the University website at www.ukzn.ac.za.

Completed forms must be sent to recruitmentlms@ukzn.ac.za

Please state the advert reference number in your subject line.

Location: Westville, KwaZulu-Natal

Closing Date : 4th June, 2023 

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