THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

The Copperbelt University is a Public University established through an Act of Parliament No. 19 of 1987.  The University’s core business is Teaching, Research, Innovation, Industrialisation and Community Engagement as a service to the nation. The University is an equal opportunity employer and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to fill in the following position: 

1. DEAN - SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES  (1 POSITION)

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor, the Dean is responsible for planning, organising, coordinating and directing academic, administrative and financial operations of the School.

 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Controls and coordinates all activities and operations of the School;
• Initiates the formulation of policies and guidelines governing the operations of the School;
• Ensures implementation of policies and guidelines governing the operations of the School;
• Oversees all teaching and learning activities in the University;
• Ensures the development and review of curricula in the School to meet the demands of the industry/society;
• Oversees research and consultancy activities in the School;
• Oversees the enrolment and registration of students and ensures that the School has adequate numbers of students in all programmes;
• Ensures that infrastructure and all other facilities in the School are adequate and in proper working order;
• Coordinates planning and implementation of the School budget, and ensures prudent utilisation of financial and physical resources;
• Ensures that the operations of the School are financially sustainable;
• Leads in the mobilisation of financial resources for the School by ensuring the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives for generating revenue;
• Supervises subordinate staff and ensures that performance appraisal is conducted for all staff in the School; and
• Directs the preparation of quarterly and annual operational performance reports and submits the same to the Vice-Chancellor on a regular basis.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with 5 ‘O’ level credits or better including Mathematics and English;
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of specialization;
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field of specialization;
• PhD in a relevant field of specialization;
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience as an academic practitioner and must be at the level of Senior Lecturer or above; and
• Must have proof of valid membership to a professional organization or association.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

• Immediate Supervisor: Vice – Chancellor 

REMUNERATION:

The Dean shall be eligible to receive a responsibility allowance at the rate of thirty percent (30%) of one's basic salary during their tenure of office.

TENURE

The appointment to the position of Dean shall be for a duration of three (3) years but shall be eligible for re-appointment for a final term of three (3) years.

 Interested applicants meeting the above specifications should submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of Academic and Professional Certificates; copies of proof of valid membership, copy of national Registration Card (NRC) and three (3) names of referees, two (2) of whom must be Professionally acquainted with the applicant.

 The applications in hard copies should be submitted to the undersigned not later than Tuesday, 27^th May, 2025.

The Registrar

The Copperbelt University

Plot 4692, Jambo Drive, Riverside

P O Box 21692

KITWE

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

PUBLISHED 20^TH MAY, 2025