Vice-Principal
2025-05-28T08:55:06+00:00
EPIC Institute of Science
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Education, and Training
Admin & Office
2025-06-03T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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Overall, Purpose of the Job
The Vice-Principal will support the principal in providing strategic academic and administrative leadership to ensure the effective functioning, quality assurance, and growth of the university college in accordance with the Higher Education Authority (HEA) regulations. The role will involve oversight of academic programs, institutional planning, compliance with national standards, and the development of policies that promote academic excellence and operational efficiency.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the Principal in the overall academic and administrative leadership of the institution.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and review of academic policies, curricula, and quality assurance frameworks.
- Provide leadership in promoting a student-centered learning environment and academic innovation.
- Supervise Heads of Departments, Deans, and academic support staff to ensure the effective delivery of teaching and research programs.
- Monitor institutional compliance with HEA and other regulatory bodies, ensuring that academic standards are upheld.
- Lead or participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and institutional performance monitoring.
- Foster partnerships with government bodies, industry, and other institutions of higher learning.
- Represent the institution in academic forums and ensure stakeholder engagement to support institutional development.
- Oversee staff performance management and professional development initiatives.
- Act as Principal in their absence, when delegated.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience (as per HEA Guidelines)
- A Doctoral degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- At least 5 years of teaching experience at higher education level, 2 of which must be in higher education administration.
Preferred Competencies and Skills
- Proven leadership and strategic management capabilities in a tertiary institution.
- Thorough understanding of Zambian higher education policy, quality assurance, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to foster academic integrity, innovation, and inclusive excellence.
- Experience with accreditation processes, curriculum development, and institutional planning.
- Ability to mentor and develop academic and administrative staff.
- Commitment to stakeholder engagement and collaborative leadership.
Terms of Appointment
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Duration: 3 years, renewable based on performance and institutional needs
Remuneration: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience
Assist the Principal in the overall academic and administrative leadership of the institution. Oversee the development, implementation, and review of academic policies, curricula, and quality assurance frameworks. Provide leadership in promoting a student-centered learning environment and academic innovation. Supervise Heads of Departments, Deans, and academic support staff to ensure the effective delivery of teaching and research programs. Monitor institutional compliance with HEA and other regulatory bodies, ensuring that academic standards are upheld. Lead or participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and institutional performance monitoring. Foster partnerships with government bodies, industry, and other institutions of higher learning. Represent the institution in academic forums and ensure stakeholder engagement to support institutional development. Oversee staff performance management and professional development initiatives. Act as Principal in their absence, when delegated.
Proven leadership and strategic management capabilities in a tertiary institution. Thorough understanding of Zambian higher education policy, quality assurance, and regulatory frameworks. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to foster academic integrity, innovation, and inclusive excellence. Experience with accreditation processes, curriculum development, and institutional planning. Ability to mentor and develop academic and administrative staff. Commitment to stakeholder engagement and collaborative leadership.
A Doctoral degree or equivalent from a recognized institution. At least 5 years of teaching experience at higher education level, 2 of which must be in higher education administration.
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Vacancy title:
Vice-Principal
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
EPIC Institute of Science
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 3 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 28 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Overall, Purpose of the Job
The Vice-Principal will support the principal in providing strategic academic and administrative leadership to ensure the effective functioning, quality assurance, and growth of the university college in accordance with the Higher Education Authority (HEA) regulations. The role will involve oversight of academic programs, institutional planning, compliance with national standards, and the development of policies that promote academic excellence and operational efficiency.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the Principal in the overall academic and administrative leadership of the institution.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and review of academic policies, curricula, and quality assurance frameworks.
- Provide leadership in promoting a student-centered learning environment and academic innovation.
- Supervise Heads of Departments, Deans, and academic support staff to ensure the effective delivery of teaching and research programs.
- Monitor institutional compliance with HEA and other regulatory bodies, ensuring that academic standards are upheld.
- Lead or participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and institutional performance monitoring.
- Foster partnerships with government bodies, industry, and other institutions of higher learning.
- Represent the institution in academic forums and ensure stakeholder engagement to support institutional development.
- Oversee staff performance management and professional development initiatives.
- Act as Principal in their absence, when delegated.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience (as per HEA Guidelines)
- A Doctoral degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- At least 5 years of teaching experience at higher education level, 2 of which must be in higher education administration.
Preferred Competencies and Skills
- Proven leadership and strategic management capabilities in a tertiary institution.
- Thorough understanding of Zambian higher education policy, quality assurance, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to foster academic integrity, innovation, and inclusive excellence.
- Experience with accreditation processes, curriculum development, and institutional planning.
- Ability to mentor and develop academic and administrative staff.
- Commitment to stakeholder engagement and collaborative leadership.
Terms of Appointment
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Duration: 3 years, renewable based on performance and institutional needs
Remuneration: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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