The University of the Witwatersrand is currently recruiting personnel into the Faculty of Health Sciences as Headship of the School of Anatomical Sciences. Kindly read the details as provided below to confirm whether or not you do qualified before applying.
Headship of the School of Anatomical Sciences
Applications are invited for the headship of the School of
Anatomical Sciences, one of seven Schools in the Faculty of Health Sciences, at
the University of the Witwatersrand. The School of Anatomical Sciences
comprises of three academic divisions, namely Morphological Anatomy, Structural
Biology (histology), and Biological Anthropology.
The School has a strong legacy of research excellence and
significantly contributing to the training of health science students at
undergraduate level, and to the scientific training of postgraduates in the faculty
of Health Sciences.
The position offers the potential for a suitable applicant
to move the School into a new era of relevance, effectiveness and focus in its
teaching and research enterprise.
Responsibilities as the Head of School of Anatomical Sciences
The Head of School will be responsible to provide academic
vision and leadership required to enable the School to establish and maintain a
position of excellence within the University and in the wider educational
context.
This will involve the management of all academic activities
inclusive of teaching and research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels,
student affairs and administrative matters within the School, including Human
Resources, Financial Management and General Administration.
The Head of School will be responsible for the development and promotion of academic excellence within the School’s constituent division in order to maintain the School’s position of excellence and its diversity on interest of staff.
Qualifications and Experience:
A PhD in an
appropriate discipline, Post PhD experience and extensive experience in
university administration at a senior level are essential requirements.
The applicant must have excellent leadership, interpersonal and managerial skills and should have attained sufficient academic and professional standing to command the respect of the members of the School.
The successful candidate will be appointed as a Head of School for a fixed term of 5 years, renewable based on performance. Should the appointee be from outside the University, the appointee would be transferred to a continuous academic post at an appropriate level within the appropriate discipline, at the end of their term of office.
The awarding of the title Professor/Associate Professor/Adjunct Professor will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, research and other academic criteria as determined by the faculty guidelines.
The University of the
Witwatersrand is committed to employment equity and diversity. In accordance
with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity
goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates
from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who
comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All
candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
The University of the Witwatersrand reserves the right not to appoint a candidate.
How To Apply for the Headship of the School of Anatomical Sciences
Enquiry: Prof M Veller 011 717 2555, martin.veller@wits.ac.za
Apply via https://irec.wits.ac.za submit a detailed CV, application letter with the names, addresses and contact numbers of three referees and, certified copies of degrees/diplomas.
Closing Date
Closing Date : 27 November 2020
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