Vacancy title:
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics, Research and Consultancy).

Jobs at:
State University of Zanzibar

Deadline of this Job:
20th August 2018

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: 8th August 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB DETAILS:

The Council or State University of Zanzibar seeks to recruit Deputy vice chancellors (Academic, Research and Consultancy and Planning, Finance and Administration) from suitably qualified individuals with excellent credentials. The Deputy Vice-Chancellors shall work under the directives or the Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Qualifications and Experience:
The candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience.

• Be a holder of PhD degree from a recognized higher learning institution.
• Have at least seven (8) years working experience in higher learning institutions, of which at least two (2) years in managerial position.
• Have a capacity to promote learning and extension in a competitive environment.
• Have ability and leadership skills to effectively co-ordinate academic and administrative functions.
• Be an accomplished scholar with proven track record in formulating and managing academic and administrative programmes and supervising and mentoring postgraduate students.
• Proven capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development in higher learning institutions.
• Knowledge of national laws and policies specifically in education and public service laws.
• Be of high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and adhere to national Constitution on leadership and integrity.

Tenure:
The Deputy vice Chancellor (Academic: and Administration) shat! Serve; the office for a term of three (3) years and may be re-appointed for another term of three (3) years subject to the Council recommendation and approval of the Chancellor on evidence of excellent performance.

Remuneration:
According to the State University of Zanzibar salary scams.

Duties and Responsibilities for Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research and Consultancy:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) sham be the head of the Academic Division and will oversee all academic matters of the university

• As a principal assistant to the vice-Chancellor on academic matters, the successful applicant shall be involved in:
• Responsible to the Vice Chancellor in respect of such matters of academic, research and consultancy.
• Facilitate learning (through teaching) of academic programmes in the University.
• Be responsible for smooth running and development of academic in the University.
• Advise on all matters pertaining to academics arrangement, quality, control and assurance.
• Evaluate current progress of academics in the University and recommending future programmes.
• Recommend appropriate budgets for academic, Schools, institutes and Directorates of the University.
• Oversee research and consultancy activities at University, Schools, institutes and Directorates.
• Coordinate we development and establishment or academic programmes and management of academic resources
• Maintain collaboration and linkages with both local and international institutions of higher
• learning for academics, research and innovation programmes.
• Overseeing the administration of student's welfare services.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor.