Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. No applications will be accepted after the closing date (Advertising Date: 27 May 2022 - 10 June 2022)
Executive Dean: Law
Department: Office of DVC: Learning and Teaching
Post code: 5120
Five-year fixed-term contract
South Campus
Core purpose of job: This position requires a strategic, transformative, transformational, and visionary leader who embraces the vision, mission and values of Nelson Mandela University, and who will ensure that the Faculty's goals align to the University's Vision 2030 strategic framework. The Executive Dean is a member of the senior leadership team of the University and will be expected to contribute to furthering the strategic goals of the university and participate in, and contribute to University-wide decision-making processes.
Key performance areas:
Strategically lead and manage the following areas in respect of the Law Faculty:
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Transformational academic leadership
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Teaching and learning
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Research and innovation
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Human resources
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Financial and physical resources
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Internal and external engagement efforts
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Marketing
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Trans-disciplinary scholarship.
Core competencies:
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Change management and transformational leadership
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Well-developed communication skills
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Strategic orientation
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Complex problem-solving skills
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Interpersonal and networking skills
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Resources management and stewardship (including Financial Management) In depth knowledge of the principles and trends in teaching and learning, research and engagement practices pertaining to the core academic domains in the Faculty.
Requirements:
In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must have:
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Doctoral degree in Law
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At least eight years' experience in teaching law and undertaking scholarly work
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Proven experience in managing and leading academic teaching, research and engagement
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At least five years' experience at a middle to senior management level
All shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo psychometric assessments. Furthermore, it is expected that all shortlisted candidates will:
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Give express permission to undergo verifications of qualifications, publications, credit records and criminal records as well as any other verification deemed appropriate by the University
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Deliver a 15-minute presentation, the topic of which will be communicated timeously
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Provide details of at least two individuals who can provide professional references.
Applications must be accompanied by a recent and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements in respect of each of the Key Performance Areas and Core Competencies and the official Nelson Mandela University job application form.
An application which does not comply with the adverts requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Closing date for all applications: 10 June 2022
Advertising Blurb:
The vision of Nelson Mandela University is to be a dynamic African university, recognised for its leadership in generating cutting-edge knowledge for a sustainable future, and its mission is to offer a diverse range of life-changing education experiences for a better world. To this end, the Faculty of Law strives to empower our stakeholders through legal education, research and engagement and is committed to excellence, integrity and justice through learning, teaching and research. The values of the institution, namely excellence, diversity, ubuntu, social justice and equality, integrity, and environmental stewardship, are guiding beacons for the Faculty of Law and so too are the values of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.
