Job Advert for First Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)
Job Advert Title
Busitema University is a Public University established by Statutory Instrument No. 22, 2007 enacted by Parliament of Uganda on May 10, 2007. Busitema is a Multi Campus University located in Eastern Uganda. The Vision of the University is to be ‘A Centre of Academic and Professional Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation’ and its Mission is ‘To provide high standard training, engage in quality research and outreach for socio-economic transformation and sustainable development”. The University is seeking suitable and competitive applicants for the two (2) high management position of:
1) First Deputy ViceChancellor (Academic Affairs), and
2) Second Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance and Administration)
| Job Title: | First Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) |
| Salary Scale: | M2 |
| Tenure: | 5 Year Contract |
| Reports to: | Vice-Chancellor |
| Duty Station: | Busitema University |
Busitema University seeks to recruit a creative, knowledgeable, and accomplished academic leader, with strong multi-disciplinary relationships and experiences, to serve as the First Deputy Vice Chancellor in-charge of Academic Affairs (DVCAA). The DVC-AA is a senior academic and administrative appointment. The incumbent shall assist the Vice Chancellor to provide leadership towards the University Vision and to lead the University-wide strategic and operational efforts to support and enhance academic life and promote academic excellence. The University runs skill-based short courses, undergraduate and post-graduate programmes in various academic fields. The First DVC-AA directly supports atleast six academic faculties together with other Directorates, Institutes, and Centers of Excellence. The First DVC-AA will superintend over all matters of academic administration, policy, and planning so as to shape the implementation of strategic university initiatives for academic excellence. He/ She works with Faculty Deans and other senior leaders, as well as with the University Council and Senate. The First DVC-AA reports to the Vice-Chancellor and serves on the University Top Management Team.
Applications SHOULD reach the addressee below by Monday 4th September, 2023 at 5:00 PM.
Secretary to the Search Committee
Busitema University, Busitema Campus
Jinja - Malaba Road
P.O.BOX 236, Tororo
Email: dvcsearch@busitema.ac.ug
Shortlisted applicants SHALL be contacted in person.
Busitema University is an Equal Opportunities Employer and women are encouraged
to apply