Company:
University of Fort Hare
Industry: Education / Teaching
Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Ph.D
Experience: 5 years
Province: Eastern Cape
City: East London
Field: Education / Teaching
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A Doctoral Degree in the Management and Commerce discipline.
- Currently at the academic rank level of Professor or Associate Professor.
- At least five (5) years’ experience in a higher education environment.
- At least three (3) years’ experience in a leadership position in an academic environment.
- A track record of DHET-accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank level.
- Knowledge of the Faculty of Management and Commerce’s diverse range of qualifications, the University’s policies, rules, and regulations related to teaching, learning and research.
- Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision, especially at doctoral level.
Additional requirements
- Demonstrable experience in report reviewing and writing.
- Knowledge of the national higher education landscape.
- Membership of a professional body or scientific institution.
- Knowledge of national and international funding agencies, current research strategies and policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Providing intellectual and academic leadership in the Faculty of Management and Commerce
- Providing the necessary support in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the strategic direction of the University and Faculty.
- Spearheading awareness within the Faculty of Management and Commerce on the existing or future changes, challenges, and opportunities within the Higher Education (HE) sector, strategic direction and imperatives of the University and Faculty.
- Supporting the Dean in driving and ensuring proper compliance in respect of quality teaching and learning, research, community engagement and academic citizenship within the Faculty of Management and Commerce and provide the necessary interventions when necessary.
- Supporting the Dean in conceptualizing, examining, implementing, and reviewing the academic standards, processes, systems, and procedures at both the Faculty and departmental levels.
Method of Application
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