The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), located in Johannesburg, South Africa, has recently advertised the position of head of school for the School of Architecture and Planning.
The University is seeking a suitably qualified person to head the School of Architecture and Planning. The School combines the professional disciplines of Architecture and Urban & Regional Planning as well as the postgraduate disciplines of Development Planning, Housing, Urban Studies, Urban Design, and Sustainable & Energy Efficient Cities. Located in the heart of Johannesburg, one of Africa’s multicultural cities, the University and the School are exciting environments for learning, teaching and research.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have completed a PhD; alternatively, they should provide evidence of significant professional and/or scholarly achievements. The successful appointee will be of a high national and international standing and possess high managerial skills. S/he must demonstrate ability to co-ordinate the academic and professional vision of the constituent disciplines; provide the leadership required to enable the School to function as an integrated unit; and maintain a position of excellence by offering nationally and internationally accredited programmes.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPOINTEE WOULD BE EXPECTED TO: Provide the academic vision and leadership required to enable the School to establish and maintain a position of excellence within the University and in the wider educational context; lead and manage the School in meeting its and the Faculty’s strategic goals; participate in University-wide decision-making processes towards achieving the University’s strategic goals; and raise external funding and support for special projects within the School.
The appointment will commence as early as possible in 2011. The standard 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 will 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.
The closing date for applications is 18 February 2011.
For more information about the position and application procedure, please consult the position advertisement by clicking here.
Visit the website of the Wits School of Architecture and Planning by clicking here.
