DIRECTOR NUMIQ PD00134
Listing reference: nwu_000582
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 23 March 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFTSROOM/MAFIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY: HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT: QUALITY IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY (NUMIQ)
VACANCY: DIRECTOR
PEROMNES NUMBER: A5/A6
POSITION NUMBER: PD00134
FIVE YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Please note that this is an “add-on” position for a permanent staff member of the NWU. NO external applications will be accepted.
Purpose of the position: To manage research outputs and productivity in line with the NWU strategy for Research and Innovation, provide academic leadership, initiate, or promote grant writing and international and national collaboration,
and guidance on post graduate programme development, as well as joint accountability for the integration of
research outputs into Teaching and Learning.
Job description
Responsibilities:
· Strategy Development
o Co-determine the Research Plan and joint accountability with the Deputy Dean Research and Innovation for the implementation thereof;
o Jointly accountable for the successful implementation of the NWU Teaching and Learning plan;
o Translate the Research Plan into a campus/site implementation plan and operationalise
· Research and Innovation
o Develop a strategic research plan;
o Drive and manage research productivity, output and quality aligned to the Research Plan;
o Create an enabling research environment and manage resources inclusive of staff, Masters- and Doctorate students, facilities and equipment;
o Guide and recommend academic development and capacity building to improve research outputs; Participate in post graduate programme development and guide innovation initiatives;
o Joint accountability with the Deputy Dean Teaching and Learning for planning the operationalisation of the academic offering;
o Joint accountability to drive the integration of research outputs into teaching and learning to enhance professional qualifications and graduate employability;
o Manage escalated post graduate queries and co-recruit Masters- and Doctorate students;
o Manage and coordinate research grants and NRF ratings;
o Drive and grow international and national collaboration.
· Research Entity
o Direct and manage a financially sustainable research entity to enable contribution to the financial position of NWU through 2nd, 3rd and 5th stream revenue;
o Manage day-to-day functioning, finances, budget, resources and assets;
o Promote the image of the entity and embark on conscious marketing efforts in respect of research expertise;
o Drive business ventures and maintain sound public and private partnerships to facilitate income driven research contracts and projects;
o Select researchers to participate in programmes and guide capacity building initiatives to maintain research quality;
o Manage the integration and participation of Masters- and Doctorate students in programmes within the entity.
· Management and Leadership
o Programme and Research entities effectiveness, joint accountability;
o Stakeholder relationship development and effectiveness;
o Corporate governance conformance, reporting and risk management;
o Cost management and cost-effectiveness;
o Processes and systems design, implementation, effectiveness and efficiency;
o Personal effectiveness, wholeness and development;
o Values-based behaviour leadership and personal compliance.
Functional/Technical competencies (Knowledge and Skills):
· Thorough knowledge of the RSA Higher Education system
· Well-developed information and communication technology proficiency
· Acceptable management accountancy proficiency
· Acceptable contract development and management proficiency
· Aptitude in managing the research-innovation value chain
Behavioural Competencies:
· Empathy
Minimum requirements
· PhD in one of the relevant Entities’ programs
· Membership of appropriate academic and professional networks
· Professional registration with an appropriate Statutory Board/Council
· Membership with appropriate academic and professional networks
Recommendations…
- NRF rating or the ability to obtain it within 2 years
ENQUIRIES : Prof J Du Plessis
CLOSING DATE : 23 March 2022
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES : As soon as possible
TO APPLY : Please visit our website: www.nwu.ac.za/vacancies
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The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
