Associate Professor/Adjunct Professor/Professor an Deputy Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies

POSITION AND APPOINTMENT

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ADJUNCT PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR AND DEPUTY DEAN: RESEARCH AND POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

• The University seeks to appoint an Associate Professor/Adjunct Professor/Professor and Deputy Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies on a part-time basis.
• The Deputy Dean appointment will be in addition to the successful candidate's academic appointment.and will require at least 50% of their time as negotiated by the Dean.
• As part of the Faculty's senior management team, the Deputy Dean will play an essential supportive role and assist the Dean in developing and managing the research and postgraduate studies portfolio of the Faculty and managing the performance of departments, as well as fulfilling other functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties, among others:

• Carrying out academic, managerial, and administrative responsibilities in the Office of the Deputy Dean: Research and Post Graduate Studies.
• Providing strategic and operational leadership of the research and postgraduate studies portfolio.
• Guide the implementation and execution of the Faculty's plans for postgraduate studies and research at departmental level.
• Assisting the Dean in developing and implementing innovative research and postgraduate education strategies.
• Providing leadership and chairing Faculty committees related to research and postgraduate studies.
• Fostering and maintaining strong relationships with the relevant stakeholders within and outside the University.
• Developing and nurturing an environment that will enable the departments to achieve their targets for research and postgraduate enrolments, and for postgraduate throughput.
• Lead the development and facilitation innovation initiatives to enrich research, postgraduate education and improvement of throughput.
• Developing strategies to support early career and postgraduate mentorship.
• Promoting and creating an enabling environment for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research.
• Assisting in the development of effective support and monitoring mechanisms to enhance the quality of postgraduate offerings.
• Assisting the Dean with fundraising for research.
• Establishing and building existing national and international networks.
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the Dean and/or members of the Executive.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A doctorate in a health science field or a specialist qualification in Medicine or Dentistry.
• Requisite qualifications and experience for appointment as an associate or adjunct or full professor at the University of Pretoria, the assessment of which is based on several factors, including teaching, research and postgraduate supervision, community engagement, academic administration and academic citizenship.
• A minimum of five years of academic management experience in a higher education institution.
• A proven, ongoing track record of excellence in leading teams in research and postgraduate programme development and implementation.
• Proven leadership experience in inter-faculty research and postgraduate programmes
• Extensive proven experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and postgraduate supervision.
• Proven leadership in planning and executing successful fundraising initiatives.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

• Recognised academic status in health sciences or specialist fields of Dentistry or Medicine at associate professor/adjunct professor or professor level.
• Proven research excellence and high-quality publications in accredited journals, an established record of teaching accomplishments, and the ability to cultivate a supportive environment for research, postgraduate supervision, lecturing at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and community engagement.
• The ability to manage the research and postgraduate studies portfolio in the Faculty and provide sound academic leadership.
• The capacity to drive a strong vision within the Faculty, aligned with the vision of the University and with due regard to research and postgraduate studies.
• A proven record of innovation and knowledge of the use of online and digital tools in managing research and postgraduate education.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and successfully implement fundraising initiatives.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of digital technologies in teaching and learning and research.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Excellent liaison skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiating skills.
• Excellent communication skills and appropriate language skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES

• Experience in leading an academic department in a higher education environment
• Experience in academic staff development
• NRF rating

REMUNERATION AND APPOINTMENT

• The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the Bestmed and Umvuzo medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
• The Deputy Deanship is a term appointment linked to a permanent academic appointment and is aligned with the term of appointment of the Dean. External candidates will also be considered for permanent academic appointment in a suitable academic department.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• The Regulations and Procedure for the Appointment of Deans and Deputy Deans can be accessed on the UP website at www.up.ac.za click on Careers@UP and then on Appointment Regulations for Deans and Deputy Deans R63/19. By applying, applicants consent to the appointment process as detailed in the regulations and procedure.
• Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, select About UP, click on Career Opportunities and select the position to be applied for.

The following documents must be attached when applying for this position:

• A cover letter and comprehensive CV detailing academic and professional qualifications and a full employment history
• Certified copies of qualifications
• A self-evaluation of your suitability for appointment in the position
• A vision for the research and postgraduate studies portfolio in the Faculty of Health Sciences in the national and international context
• Teaching portfolio
• Research portfolio including record of citation index scores
• The names and contact details of at least three referees one national and two international who can attest to your academic stature and leadership qualities. The University reserves the right to appoint and consult its own referees.

All shortlisted candidates will be requested to prepare a presentation. The topic and further details regarding the presentation will only be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Applications not complying with the minimum requirements, are incomplete or that are received after the closing date will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE: 28 AUGUST 2026