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Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The University of Lusaka is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill up the following positions on full time basis in the following fields;

DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR – RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

To be considered for this position, one must have the following qualifications from recognized Institutions;

• An earned Doctoral degree (PhD) or (DBA) in a relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in academic or research leadership, including a minimum of 5 years in senior management within a higher education institution and the corporate or industry sector.
• Proven track record in research, publications, and postgraduate supervision.
• Experience in promoting innovation, research funding, and partnerships.
• Must be between 40 and 50 years of age at the time of application.
• Strong strategic, managerial and communication skills.

Summary of Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in the development and implementation of research policies and programs.
• Promote innovation, knowledge transfer, and commercialisation of research outputs.
• Oversee postgraduate education, ensuring quality and relevance of programmes.
• Facilitate collaborations with local, regional, and international research institutions and industry partners.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements for research and postgraduate programmes.
• Mobilise resources to support research, innovation and postgraduate initiatives.

Key attributes:

• Visionary leadership with strategic thinking skills.
• Strong academic and research excellence.
• Innovative mindset and ability to foster creativity.
• Excellent collaboration and networking abilities.
• Financial experience in resource mobilisation.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Integrity, ethical leadership and evidence-based decision-making.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and quality in postgraduate education.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Interested candidates should send their application letters together with copies of their educational and professional certificates, as well as curriculum vitae with at least three traceable referees to the undersigned on or before 29th August, 2025. Please note that candidates must have their qualifications certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

The Registrar,
University of Lusaka,
Plot 37413,
Off Alick Nkhata Road, Mass Media,
P O Box 36711, Lusaka Zambia,

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

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