Dean-Faculty of Law Job Placement – Victoria University (VU)

Job Title:    Dean-Faculty of Law
Organisation: Victoria
University (VU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Vice Chancellor
About US:
Victoria University is a state-of-the- art world class cosmopolitan
university located in the heart of Kampala with a multi-cultural student
population and are licensed and accredited by the National Council for Higher
Education (NCHE), offering the best practical and high quality education in the
regional markets. Victoria University stands out as a pivot of academic
excellence, with a fresh and intellectually thriving environment that nurtures
critical and progressive thinkers. Our programmes include: – Foundation
Program; Certificate & Short Courses, Diploma Courses; Under Graduate
Programs, Executive & Professional Programs such as IP3 Accredited
Certifications.
Job Summary: The Faculty
Dean will supervise, teach, promote research studies, disseminate research
findings, and participate in Community Service.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
 
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Prepare well-researched lectures and delivering
them to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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The incumbent will set tests, examinations and
course work in accordance with University policy and regulations.
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Administer and invigilate tests and examinations
according to University policy and regulations.
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Mark tests, course works and examination
scripts, compiling and grading examination results in accordance with
University policy and regulations.
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Guide and advice students on their academic
findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
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Supervise undergraduate and post graduate
students undertaking research projects.
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Carry out seminars and tutorials.
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Mentor lecturers and Assistant Lecturer.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:  
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The ideal candidate Dean- Faculty of Law must
hold a PhD degree in specific Faculty based area specialization from a
recognized University.
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A minimum of five years of teaching experience
at any level in institution of higher learning.
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The applicant should have at least two (2)
internationally recognized peer reviewed publications in the field of
specialization.
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Be an active leader who possesses
entrepreneurial spirit and managerial excellence regarding all aspects of
University operations including selection and retention of faculty staff for
institutional development and student services
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Have a proven track record of research and
publications in peer reviewed journals and/or monographs and books
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Academic and Senior Administrative Managerial
Experience of at least Five years.
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Be a highly motivated visionary academic leader
with extensive professional experience of strategic planning, building
partnerships and leading academic operations at departmental or faculty level.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an application
together with the following:
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A detailed, signed and up-to-date Curriculum
Vita of the applicant plus names and contacts of three referees.
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Copies of the candidate’s academic documents.
The sealed applications marked “CONFIDENTIAL”: POSITION APPLIED FOR on
the top right-hand corner of the envelope that must be forwarded or delivered
to reach the University Secretary on the address indicated below, not later
than Friday 11th November 2016 at 04.00 pm East African time.
Applications should be addressed to: University Secretary, P.O. Box
30866, Kampala.
E-mail applications to: vacancy@vu.ac.ug
Deadline: Friday 11th November
2016
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