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Vacancy title:
Academic Head of School – Postgraduate Studies
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management, Education]
Jobs at:
University of Africa
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, August 5 2026
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 29 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Academic Head of School – Postgraduate Studies
The University of Africa invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the position of Academic Head of School – Postgraduate Studies.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide academic and administrative leadership to the School of Postgraduate Studies by overseeing postgraduate teaching, research, supervision, curriculum development, quality assurance, programme accreditation, student success, and compliance with University and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess:
- A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from a recognised institution.
- At least five (5) years' university teaching and postgraduate supervision experience.
- A minimum of three (3) years' experience in academic leadership or management.
- A proven record of research and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience in curriculum development, programme accreditation, and quality assurance.
All academic and professional qualifications must be validated by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
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Interested candidates should submit:
- A cover letter.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications and ZAQA Validation Certificates.
- Certified copy of National Registration Card (NRC) or Passport.
- Contact details of three (3) traceable professional referees.
Applications should be mailed with the subject line "Application – Academic Head of School – Postgraduate Studies."
Closing Date: 5th August 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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