HEAD OF SCHOOL (AC.04.3)

Wits University; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned academic institution seeks a Head of School to provide leadership and strategic direction. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Law, extensive managerial experience, and a sound record in academic publications. Responsibilities include maintaining teaching excellence, managing academic staff, and engaging with stakeholders. The position offers a competitive remuneration package, which includes medical aid and bursaries. Candidates should be ready to present a five-year plan for the School during the selection process.

Benefits

Generous remuneration package

Retirement fund

Medical aid

Bursaries

Qualifications

• Record of accredited publications.
• Experience in managing academic and professional staff.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the School to meet its strategic goals.
• Maintain excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Oversee community outreach and research activities.

Skills

Academic leadership

Partnership building

Fundraising experience

Education

PhD in Law or cognate discipline

Job description

Brief Description Qualifications and experience : Applicants will hold a PhD in Law or cognate discipline with a record of accredited publications, postgraduate supervision and teaching in Law.

Applicants should be established with sufficient academic standing needed for effective leadership of the School.

Managerial and / 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.

Experience in fundraising is an advantage.

Duties

The Head of School will be required to set the direction of the School in consultation with staff and within the wider mission of the Faculty and University and will lead and manage the School to meet its strategic goals in a transformative higher education context.

The Head with their management team must maintain excellence in the School's undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, professional development short courses, research activities and community outreach, including the contribution of its centres and academic divisions.

The Head will be an empathetic leader who will maintain a cohesive School and must enjoy the confidence of the School to take responsibility for student affairs, staff development and transformation, and relationships with diverse external stakeholders.

They will also be responsible for School governance, financial and human resources management, occupational health and safety, and administration of the School, along with the School's infrastructure and resources, to develop its professional staff, achieve the School's strategic goals and ensure its sustainability.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to prepare and present on a five-year plan for the School in line with the above duties, at a seminar attended by members of the School and Faculty.

Shortlisted candidates will also be invited to visit the School for an immersive period as part of the selection process.

Remuneration

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

For Enquiries, please contact Professor Jason Cohen at @ For further information on the School : law / Closing Date : 31 January