Key Performance Areas
Guided by the University’s Strategic Plan, the key performance areas of the Pro-Vice Chancellor responsible for Research and Academic Affairs will include:
Assisting the Vice Chancellor on academic matters including implementation of Education 5.0
Responsible for development and implementation of academic plans, policies, regulations and ordinances
Experience in supervising postgraduate studies and in developing academic programmes
Development of academic programmes which are responsive to the socio-economic development needs of Zimbabwe
Ensuring that the academic function of the University embraces use of Information Communication Technologies for teaching and learning
Promotion of academic linkage programmes and partnerships with other institutions, organizations and communities

Curriculum development and review of teaching and learning programmes in line with the Ministry vision of implementing a Heritage Based Education 5.0
Quality assurance in its wider sense which incorporates governance/ management, infrastructure, quality of student experience, and community engagement, while ensuring internal compliance with national and international standards and directions
Overseeing the Student Affairs Division;
Internationalization of student and staff recruitment, which is an integral part of a modern University
Governance and compliance with regulations and laws

Key Competencies and Attributes

The appointee:
must demonstrate a predisposition to embrace the Midlands State University training and teaching philosophy and methodology of the modular and semester system, innovation, entrepreneurship and work-related learning;
should possess quality assurance skills to manage both administrative and academic processes of the University;
must develop and implement quality assurance systems for the university that meets both local and international standards;
must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
should play a pivotal role in implementing a Heritage Based Education 5.0 for the modernization and industrialization of the economy;

should coordinate academic and co-curricular programmes and activities among faculties, institutes and schools for a seamless implementation of the University’s Strategic Plan;
should be able to monitor and evaluate the university academic processes, and oversee policy implementation for marketing of the university’s academic, teaching and learning programmes; and
should have the ability to chair the university’s committee meetings and perform other roles as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications and Experience
At least an earned doctorate (PhD/DPhil) or equivalent
Proven track record of at least ten years’ experience in the higher education sector of which 5 years should be at management level, that is, Dean, Director level or better.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. More details including salary, benefits and other conditions of service will be communicated to the successful candidates.

Applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applicants must submit an electronic application in a single pdf file which should include copies of Birth, ID and Academic Certificates and an updated Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and email addresses of three (3) contactable referees. Hard copy applications should be clearly marked “Pro-Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs Post” and addressed to: The Registrar Midlands State University P Bag 9055 GWERU For the electronic version, please send to registrar@staff.msu.ac.zw The closing date for receipt of applications is 16 December 2022. NB: Applicants who responded to the previous advert need not apply. It must be noted that Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to app