HEAD OF SCHOOL: ELECTRICAL & INFORMATION ENGINEERING
The Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment invites applications for the headship of the School of Electrical & Information Engineering. The School has a large and vibrant under-graduate and post-graduate enrolment in a variety of specialised fields. It is recognised nationally and internationally for its programmes leading to a BSc (Engineering), MSc (Engineering) and Doctoral degrees.
Located in the heart of Johannesburg, one of Africa’s leading multicultural cities, and the hub of the country’s commercial and industrial thrusts, the University and the School provide exciting environments for learning, teaching and research.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have completed a PhD in an appropriate field and must provide evidence of significant professional and scholarly achievements. Professional registration is essential. The successful appointee will be of high national and international standing, possess advanced managerial skills and demonstrate ability to co-ordinate the academic and professional vision of the School.
REQUIREMENTS: The Head would be expected to provide the academic vision and leadership to the School; establish and maintain a reputation of excellence within the University and in the wider educational context by offering nationally and internationally accredited programmes; lead and manage. S/he will be responsible for the School meeting its and the Faculty’s strategic goals; participate in University-wide decision-making processes required in achieving the University’s strategic goals; and raise external funding and support for special projects within the School. The Head will grow and maintain healthy linkages at the highest level with government and industry.
The position will be available from 1 January 2012. The standard contractual period of employment is 5 years, after which the candidate may seek another term or be integrated into a senior teaching and research position in the School. If the appointee is an existing member of the permanent staff s/he would revert to her/his previous academic position. Remuneration will be appropriate to the seniority of the post and will be negotiated with the successful individual.
ENQUIRIES: Further information can be obtained from Professor Beatrys Lacquet, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment.
Telephone 27 11 717-7011/2 or e-mail beatrys.lacquet@wits.ac.za.
The School’s Website address: http://www.eie.wits.ac.za
TO APPLY: and for information regarding selection procedures and conditions of employment, please submit a letter of motivation, a CV with the names and contact details (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three referees, certified copies of qualifications and SA Identity Document or Passport if not South African. Kindly send to: The Faculty Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, WITS 2050, South Africa. E-mail maxine.lewin@wits.ac.za
CLOSING DATE: 31 August 2011.
Alternatively - Fax: N/A or E-mail: MAXINE.LEWIN@WITS.AC.ZA
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