Jobs at UCT – Director School Of Information

Job Description:

Consistent with UCT vision 2030, the Director will be expected to lead the development and implementation of strategic interventions of the School of IT. The Director will be the spokesperson for the School, both internally and externally, and will be responsible for seeking and developing appropriate partnerships with industry, government and other stakeholders.
The Director and the Heads of the constituent departments will form a management committee to govern the operations of the School.

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Job Responsibilities:

• Represent the School of IT on faculty boards and university forums
• Facilitate interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary curriculum development within the School of IT (e.g., Bachelor of IT)
• Provide academic leadership to the School of IT with the aim of making it a sustainable entity
• Manage staff who are not in one of the affiliated departments
• Organize fundraising initiatives and securing of funds for the School of IT
• Serve as the School of IT liaison with external and internal parties
• Organize School of IT research/marketing events (e.g., Annual Showcase, awards ceremonies)
• Manage cross-faculty initiatives, engagements, and communication
• Manage temporary and contract staff (e.g., consultants, Web designers)
• Organize School of IT presence at UCT and external events (e.g., annual UCT Open Day)
• Create and manage the School of IT Advisory Board
• Approval of staff/finances/student funding within ambit of the School of IT (e.g., HPI Research School)
• Conduct regular Management Committee as well as strategic planning and consultative meetings

Job Requirements:

• Understanding of the social, political, and economic environments in which South African universities operate and an active commitment to transformation and inclusiveness
• A track record in research appropriate to the Associate Professor level
• A track record in postgraduate supervision appropriate to the Associate Professor level

Qualification & Experience:

• Proven experience in conceptualizing and implementing a strategic vision
• Management experience in a university or equivalent environment, including financial management
• PhD  in either Computer Science or Information Systems or a related discipline
• Experience in curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• A track record of teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students
• At least 8 years of relevant academic experience
• Leadership experience
• Proven fundraising experience

Job Details:

Company: University of Cape Town

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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