Deputy-Dean: Research, Internationalisation and Postgraduate Studies Free State

University of the Free State is actively recruiting for a Deputy-Dean: Research, Internationalisation and Postgraduate Studies position in Free State. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Education / Teaching sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 5 years • Educational Background: PhD or equivalent • Industry Focus: Education / Teaching • Location Preference: in Free State

Educators in Deputy-Dean: Research, Internationalisation and Postgraduate Studies positions shape future generations. This role is fundamental to South Africa's educational development and social progress.

This role in Education / Teaching offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Deputy-Dean: Research, Internationalisation and Postgraduate Studies position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with PhD • Specific achievements in the Education / Teaching field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Education / Teaching sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Duties and responsibilities

Provide formal teaching for undergraduate and post-graduate programmes in the Faculty of Education.   Act as a supervisor for postgraduate students in the relevant field. Engage in the Work Integrated Learning Programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice). Ensure active involvement in research in a relevant field of Education and publish research articles in accredited national and international journals. Active involvement in curriculum development relating to the relevant field of Education. Apply for external funding grants for research and/or teaching and learning projects. Mentor and support junior colleagues in the Faculty of Education. Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks in the faculty. Drive innovation efforts aligned to research-aligned domains Drive multi-, inter-, and transdisciplinary research recognising that innovation, internationalisation are at the heart of teaching, learning, and research. Identify and develop current and future research flagships of the faculty.  Participate and strive for excellence in all aspects of the core business of the faculty, but with specific reference to postgraduate studies, research and innovation.  Take co-responsibility with the Dean to provide effective and appropriate academic direction and to develop and implement the strategic mission of the faculty within the broader University context.  Take co-responsibility with the Dean to ensure the maintenance of all academic standards for postgraduate programmes in the faculty.  Take co-responsibility with the Dean to provide effective and appropriate research direction and to develop and implement the strategic mission of the faculty, within the broader university context, with a focus on postgraduate studies and research.  Take co-responsibility with the Dean in the management of postgraduate student-related matters. Support the Dean in obtaining networks, partnerships, and new growth and innovation opportunities.  Take co-responsibility with the Dean for securing strategic collaboration and third-stream income relating to postgraduate bursaries and research. Take co-responsibility with the Dean to oversee the financial management and financial sustainability of research and postgraduate activities of the faculty.  Provide leadership on the quality assurance of the postgraduate programme offerings on different sites and the need to shift from competition to collaboration, coherence, and regulation. Provide research-driven leadership in the faculty in relation to Research, Innovation, and Postgraduate Studies.  Participate in teaching, research, and engaged scholarship.  Chair the Research Committee of the faculty.  Chair the Higher Degrees Committee of the Faculty Participate in committees both at the faculty and university level.  Act as Dean and report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellors and Vice-Chancellor and Principal when the Dean is absent. 

Inherent Job Requirements

A Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in any relevant field of Education.  Five years of experience at a management level (i.e., head of department/school/centre/unit). Proven experience with supervision of master’s and PhD students. Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students.  Proven evidence of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.  Proven record of research grant applications, management, and experience in third-stream income generation.  Superior knowledge of research methodology, postgraduate student support, and management of postgraduate programmes and processes  Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship (e.g., regularly serves as a reviewer for international/ISI/IBSS journals).  An NRF rating or potential for rating.  Proven experience in co-leading or leading one or more collaborative research projects in the past 5-years. Eligible for appointment as an Associate or full Professor at the University of the Free State. 

Recommendations

Established leadership and team-building capacity.  Demonstrated ability to negotiate, collaborate, communicate, and facilitate in complex environments.  Analytical problem-solving skills with impeccable attention to detail.  Ability to set an overall research and innovation strategy and drive process improvement. Established research leadership and research team-building capacity.