{"id":5107,"date":"2025-09-01T10:00:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T10:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/deputy-vice-chancellor-academics-at-chreso-university\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T00:14:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T00:14:25","slug":"deputy-vice-chancellor-academics-at-chreso-university","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=5107","title":{"rendered":"Deputy Vice Chancellor \u2013 Academics at Chreso University"},"content":{"rendered":"

A CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO FILL VACANT POSITION OF DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR \u2013 ACADEMICS FOR CHRESO UNIVERSITY
\nChreso University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Deputy Vice Chancellor \u2013 Academics to be based at its City Campus in Lusaka:
\nJOB PURPOSE
\nThe Deputy Vice Chancellor \u2013 Academics is responsible for establishing and directing the academic agenda of the University by working directly with management and the respective Schools of the University. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor \u2013 Academics also assists the Vice Chancellor in providing leadership for the University\u2019s planning process and takes a leadership role with respect to academic matters in the University.
\nPRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
\na)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oversees academic policy development and implementation
\nb)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assists the Vice-Chancellor with the management of the core academic functions of the University.
\nc)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Participates as a key member of the university\u2019s senior management and collaborates with the executive team to develop the strategy and direction of the University.
\nd)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develops, implements and monitors quality assurance systems that will enable the University to meet and maintain the highest standards in teaching, learning and research.
\ne)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monitors the performance of academic and practical programmes, including developing and\/ or implementation outcomes assessment systems to meet internal requirements as well as standards of relevant external bodies.
\nf)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Supervision of senior academic staff including academic Deans and Directors.
\ng)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Confers regularly with academic Deans and Directors to plan, coordinate and evaluate instructional facilities to support teaching and learning activities.
\nh)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Promotes innovation in teaching and learning to ensure a rich student-centered environment across and beyond the University.
\ni)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Facilitates and promotes inter-disciplinary programmes, studies and research.
\nj)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oversees and works collaboratively with Deans to develop academic curricula and programmes.
\nk)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Facilitates community\/civic and industry engagement, including development of partnership with business and industry as well all other institutions.
\nQUALIFICATIONS\/ EXPERIENCE\/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
\na)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to formulate and communicate a clear academic and practical vision within a teaching and research setting. Willingness to take on the challenges of laying the academic, practical and research foundations of the University.
\nb)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge of academic and practical programme development, implementation, management and assessment at both the undergraduate and graduate\/post graduate levels.
\nc)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proven skills in strategic management and coordination of academic and practical activities, budgets and liaising with academic sponsors or institutions are essential.
\nd)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to collaborate and relate effectively with all the University stakeholders.
\ne)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Must have high visibility and presence on campus and show commitment to a campus community that welcomes and celebrates diversity.
\nf)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Must demonstrate personal commitment to excellence with positive attitude.
\ng)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Must possess an earned Doctorate Degree in a Business or Science discipline from an accredited or recognised University. Must have strong academic and practical credentials. Post Doctorate studies will be an asset.
\nh)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Must have a minimum of five (5) years\u2019 experience in a senior administrative leadership role (at the level of Dean or above).
\ni)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A minimum of ten (10) years profession in teaching, conducting research in Business, Science and Technology.
\nj)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Significant experience in Research Administration and Fund Raising will be an added advantage.
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