DVC: Research & Innovation - Strategic Leader

University of KwaZulu-Natal; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) invites applications for the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation, based at the Westville Campus on a five-year fixed-term appointment. The DVC will provide strategic leadership for research, innovation and knowledge exchange, guiding the university toward pre-eminence in research locally and globally.

The role requires an established academic leader with a distinguished research record and the ability to drive large-scale projects,

Qualifications

• Experience leading research or academic departments at senior level.
• Proven track record in research strategy and knowledge exchange.

Responsibilities

• Provide intellectual leadership for research and innovation across UKZN.
• Develop and implement strategy to achieve pre-eminence in research.
• Lead Libraries, UKZN Press, and UKZN InQubate portfolios.
• Represent the University in national and global forums on research development.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Change management

Education

PhD/Doctorate

Job description

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) invites applications for the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation, based at the Westville Campus on a five-year fixed-term appointment. The DVC will provide strategic leadership for research, innovation and knowledge exchange, guiding the university toward pre-eminence in research locally and globally.

The role requires an established academic leader with a distinguished research record and the ability to drive large-scale projects,