Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academics
2025-09-01T07:36:01+00:00
Chreso University
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Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Education, and Training
Teachers & Education
2025-09-12T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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JOB PURPOSE
The Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academics is responsible for establishing and directing the academic agenda of the University by working directly with management and the respective Schools of the University. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academics also assists the Vice Chancellor in providing leadership for the University’s planning process and takes a leadership role with respect to academic matters in the University.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
a) Overseas academic policy development and implementation
b) Assists the Vice-Chancellor with the management of the core academic functions of the University.
c) Participates as a key member of the university’s senior management and collaborates with the executive team to develop the strategy and direction of the University.
d) Develops, implements and monitors quality assurance systems that will enable the University to meet and maintain the highest standards in teaching, learning and research.
e) Monitors the performance of academic and practical programmes, including developing and/ or implementation outcomes assessment systems to meet internal requirements as well as standards of relevant external bodies.
f) Supervision of senior academic staff including academic Deans and Directors.
g) Confers regularly with academic Deans and Directors to plan, coordinate and evaluate instructional facilities to support teaching and learning activities.
h) Promotes innovation in teaching and learning to ensure a rich student-centered environment across and beyond the University.
i) Facilitates and promotes inter-disciplinary programmes, studies and research.
j) Oversees and works collaboratively with Deans to develop academic curricula and programmes.
k) Facilitates community/civic and industry engagement, including development of partnership with business and industry as well all other institutions.
QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
a) Ability to formulate and communicate a clear academic and practical vision within a teaching and research setting. Willingness to take on the challenges of laying the academic, practical and research foundations of the University.
b) Knowledge of academic and practical programme development, implementation, management and assessment at both the undergraduate and graduate/post graduate levels.
c) Proven skills in strategic management and coordination of academic and practical activities, budgets and liaising with academic sponsors or institutions are essential.
d) Ability to collaborate and relate effectively with all the University stakeholders.
e) Must have high visibility and presence on campus and show commitment to a campus community that welcomes and celebrates diversity.
f) Must demonstrate personal commitment to excellence with positive attitude.
g) Must possess an earned Doctorate Degree in a Business or Science discipline from an accredited or recognised University. Must have strong academic and practical credentials. Post Doctorate studies will be an asset.
h) Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a senior administrative leadership role (at the level of Dean or above).
i) A minimum of ten (10) years profession in teaching, conducting research in Business, Science and Technology.
j) Significant experience in Research Administration and Fund Raising will be an added advantage.
a) Overseas academic policy development and implementation b) Assists the Vice-Chancellor with the management of the core academic functions of the University. c) Participates as a key member of the university’s senior management and collaborates with the executive team to develop the strategy and direction of the University. d) Develops, implements and monitors quality assurance systems that will enable the University to meet and maintain the highest standards in teaching, learning and research. e) Monitors the performance of academic and practical programmes, including developing and/ or implementation outcomes assessment systems to meet internal requirements as well as standards of relevant external bodies. f) Supervision of senior academic staff including academic Deans and Directors. g) Confers regularly with academic Deans and Directors to plan, coordinate and evaluate instructional facilities to support teaching and learning activities. h) Promotes innovation in teaching and learning to ensure a rich student-centered environment across and beyond the University. i) Facilitates and promotes inter-disciplinary programmes, studies and research. j) Oversees and works collaboratively with Deans to develop academic curricula and programmes. k) Facilitates community/civic and industry engagement, including development of partnership with business and industry as well all other institutions.
a) Ability to formulate and communicate a clear academic and practical vision within a teaching and research setting. Willingness to take on the challenges of laying the academic, practical and research foundations of the University. b) Knowledge of academic and practical programme development, implementation, management and assessment at both the undergraduate and graduate/post graduate levels. c) Proven skills in strategic management and coordination of academic and practical activities, budgets and liaising with academic sponsors or institutions are essential. d) Ability to collaborate and relate effectively with all the University stakeholders. e) Must have high visibility and presence on campus and show commitment to a campus community that welcomes and celebrates diversity. f) Must demonstrate personal commitment to excellence with positive attitude. g) Must possess an earned Doctorate Degree in a Business or Science discipline from an accredited or recognised University. Must have strong academic and practical credentials. Post Doctorate studies will be an asset. h) Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a senior administrative leadership role (at the level of Dean or above). i) A minimum of ten (10) years profession in teaching, conducting research in Business, Science and Technology. j) Significant experience in Research Administration and Fund Raising will be an added advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academics
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Teachers & Education]
Jobs at:
Chreso University
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 12 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
JOB PURPOSE
The Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academics is responsible for establishing and directing the academic agenda of the University by working directly with management and the respective Schools of the University. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academics also assists the Vice Chancellor in providing leadership for the University’s planning process and takes a leadership role with respect to academic matters in the University.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
a) Overseas academic policy development and implementation
b) Assists the Vice-Chancellor with the management of the core academic functions of the University.
c) Participates as a key member of the university’s senior management and collaborates with the executive team to develop the strategy and direction of the University.
d) Develops, implements and monitors quality assurance systems that will enable the University to meet and maintain the highest standards in teaching, learning and research.
e) Monitors the performance of academic and practical programmes, including developing and/ or implementation outcomes assessment systems to meet internal requirements as well as standards of relevant external bodies.
f) Supervision of senior academic staff including academic Deans and Directors.
g) Confers regularly with academic Deans and Directors to plan, coordinate and evaluate instructional facilities to support teaching and learning activities.
h) Promotes innovation in teaching and learning to ensure a rich student-centered environment across and beyond the University.
i) Facilitates and promotes inter-disciplinary programmes, studies and research.
j) Oversees and works collaboratively with Deans to develop academic curricula and programmes.
k) Facilitates community/civic and industry engagement, including development of partnership with business and industry as well all other institutions.
QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
a) Ability to formulate and communicate a clear academic and practical vision within a teaching and research setting. Willingness to take on the challenges of laying the academic, practical and research foundations of the University.
b) Knowledge of academic and practical programme development, implementation, management and assessment at both the undergraduate and graduate/post graduate levels.
c) Proven skills in strategic management and coordination of academic and practical activities, budgets and liaising with academic sponsors or institutions are essential.
d) Ability to collaborate and relate effectively with all the University stakeholders.
e) Must have high visibility and presence on campus and show commitment to a campus community that welcomes and celebrates diversity.
f) Must demonstrate personal commitment to excellence with positive attitude.
g) Must possess an earned Doctorate Degree in a Business or Science discipline from an accredited or recognised University. Must have strong academic and practical credentials. Post Doctorate studies will be an asset.
h) Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a senior administrative leadership role (at the level of Dean or above).
i) A minimum of ten (10) years profession in teaching, conducting research in Business, Science and Technology.
j) Significant experience in Research Administration and Fund Raising will be an added advantage.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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