Head Of School (Ac.04.3)

Wits Southern Centre For Inequality Studies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Johannesburg is inviting applications for the position of Head of the School of Law. The successful candidate will provide academic leadership and manage various programs to ensure excellence in education and community outreach. Applicants should have a PhD in Law or a cognate discipline, proven managerial experience, and skills in fostering partnerships. An attractive remuneration package is offered, including retirement benefits and medical aid. Applications are encouraged from underrepresented groups.

Benefits

Generous remuneration package

Retirement fund

Medical aid

Bursaries

Qualifications

• PhD in Law or a related field with a record of publications.
• Experience with postgraduate supervision and teaching.
• Ability to manage staff and maintain academic standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and management to maintain excellence.
• Set the direction of the School in consultation with staff.
• Manage student affairs, staff development, and external relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Networking

Fundraising

Education

PhD in Law or cognate discipline

Job description

Head Of School (Ac.04.3) Wits Southern Centre For Inequality Studies • Johannesburg, Gauteng

Head of School – School of Law

The Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg invites applications for the position of Head of the School of Law. The School of Law is internationally ranked with a significant reputation. The School offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes covering a variety of Law subject areas. The School hosts the Wits Law Clinic, Mandela Institute and the Centre for Applied Legal Studies, and maintains strong links with the community, industry, law firms and social justice organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• The Head of School will provide the academic leadership and management required to enable the School, Clinic and centres to maintain their excellence.
• The role includes setting the direction of the School in consultation with staff, leading and managing the School to meet its strategic goals, and maintaining excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, professional development short courses, research activities and community outreach.
• The Head will also be responsible for student affairs, staff development, transformation, relationships with diverse external stakeholders, governance, financial and human resources management, occupational health and safety, administration of the School and development of infrastructure and resources.

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants must hold a Ph D in Law or a cognate discipline with a record of accredited publications, postgraduate supervision and teaching in Law.
• Candidates should have sufficient academic standing for effective leadership, managerial or administrative experience, or evidence of such capability, including capacity to manage academic and professional staff.
• Ability to maintain partnerships, network with alumni and other relevant institutions and stakeholders is required.
• Experience in fundraising is an advantage.

Remuneration

The Faculty offers a generous remuneration package which includes a retirement fund, medical aid and bursaries, subject to the University's regulations.

Application Process

To apply, please register your profile on the Wits I-Recruitment platform located at Vacancies – Wits University and submit a covering letter together with a CV that includes the names of three contactable referees. Individuals from previously disadvantaged population groups are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to appointable applicants from underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right to verify all information provided by candidates. For enquiries, please contact Professor Jason Cohen ( ). For further information on the School, visit.

Closing Date

31 January

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