HEAD: SCHOOL OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

University of the Witwatersrand

Department: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Closing Date: 30 September 2010
The University is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified person to head the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The School has a large and vibrant under-graduate and post-graduate enrolment in a variety of specialised fields. Located in the heart of Johannesburg, one of Africa’s multicultural cities, the University and the School provide exciting environments for learning, teaching and research.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have completed a PhD and must provide evidence of significant professional and/or scholarly achievements. Professional registration is an advantage. 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 constituent disciplines.

REQUIREMENTS: The Head would be expected to provide 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 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 and the Built Environment. Telephone +27 11 717-7011/2 or e-mail: beatrys.lacquet@wits.ac.za.

Website address: http://web.wits.ac.za/Academic/EBE/CEE/

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 ID or Passport if not South African to: The Faculty Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, WITS 2050, South Africa. E-mail maxine.lewin@wits.ac.za or Tel: +27 11 717-7017/9.
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The University reserves the right to verify qualifications and credit standing

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