Vacancy title: Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic
JOB DETAILS:
The
Open University of Tanzania is a public University, was established by
the Act of Parliament No 17 of 1992. Repealed and Replaced by the OUT
Charter Inc. of 2007 from January 1st 2007, since then the University
has been operating under this Charter which is in line with the
Universities Act No. 7 of 2005. Its stated mission is to persistently
provide relevant, quality, flexible, accessible, and affordable open
online education, research and services to the community for
social-economic
development of Tanzania, Africa and the rest of the World. The Open University of Tanzania operates through its headquarters in Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam and its 27 Regional Centres in Tanzania Mainland and Four (4) Coordination Centres in Kahama, Tunduru as well as in Zanzibar and Pemba Islands. The University also has other Coordination Centers in the following Countries Kenya, Namibia, Uganda, Ghana, Ethiopia and Zambia.
development of Tanzania, Africa and the rest of the World. The Open University of Tanzania operates through its headquarters in Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam and its 27 Regional Centres in Tanzania Mainland and Four (4) Coordination Centres in Kahama, Tunduru as well as in Zanzibar and Pemba Islands. The University also has other Coordination Centers in the following Countries Kenya, Namibia, Uganda, Ghana, Ethiopia and Zambia.
The
term of office of the current DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR ACADEMIC (DVCAC)
will come to an end on 20/04/2020 and therefore, the University hereby
invites competent and qualified candidates to apply for this position. .
DUTIES
• Chief Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor in respect of all Academic matters pertaining to the University.
• Chief Academic Planner for Teaching, Research and Consultancy for the University.
•
Principal Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor in all Academic matters
including coordination of Deans/Directors of Faculties/Institutes.
•
Have such other functions as are conferred upon him/her by the
Universities Act, OUT's Charter of incorporation & regulations and
other acts or as may be prescribed by the University's CEO.
OTHER ATTRIBUTES
The Applicant must have:
•
Proven experience in an Academic institution in similar level or as a
Dean or Director or Principal, Leadership skills, integrity and
Experience in Supervisory and Coordination skills, Remarkable experience
in Research and Consultancy (with previous records of attracting
Research Funds from within and outside Tanzania to the University)
• Good knowledge of information and Communications Technology (ICT) Able to work under pressure and beyond normal hours
• Knowledge in Distance Learning will be an added advantage
• Not above 60 years of age.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES
• This is a Senior Administrative position.
• The applicant must be a Tanzanian, who is an Associate Professor or Professor,
• A holder of a PhD or equivalent from a recognized University
•
Not less than five years of proven academic management and
administrative experience preferably gained from a higher learning
institution.
Job application procedure
Applications accompanied by signed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and other relevant documents, names and addresses of three referees* (including the last employer) should reach the Chairperson of the Search Committee at the address below NOT later than Friday 9th August 2019. Applicants are further advised to ask their Referees to submit reference letters directly to the Search Committee latest ONE week after the closing date for applications.
The Chairperson,
Search Committee for the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic,
The Open University of Tanzania,
P.O. Box 23409, Dar es Salaam
Attn: Secretary to Council
Applications accompanied by signed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and other relevant documents, names and addresses of three referees* (including the last employer) should reach the Chairperson of the Search Committee at the address below NOT later than Friday 9th August 2019. Applicants are further advised to ask their Referees to submit reference letters directly to the Search Committee latest ONE week after the closing date for applications.
The Chairperson,
Search Committee for the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic,
The Open University of Tanzania,
P.O. Box 23409, Dar es Salaam
Attn: Secretary to Council
