Job Details

Job Description

Unicaf University is an independent, accredited university, offering high-quality internationally recognized qualifications, combining the best elements of online education. Unicaf University in Zambia is growing and looking for applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Head, of the Department of Law and Politics.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in and/or chair progression boards and student evaluations of doctoral students.
• Provide support in the quality enhancement of all doctoral modules’ content of the Law and Politics oriented pathways.
• Ensure Quality Assurance standards are kept within the Department.
• Become a permanent member of the Research Degree Committee.
• Report to the Dean of the School of Doctoral Studies and the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Doctoral Studies and Research.
• Supervise doctoral students and act as Internal Examiner for doctoral students that may fall under their area of expertise

Essential Requirements

• A doctoral degree in a relevant field is mandatory
• Proficient knowledge of English
• Knowledge of research methods and research ethics.
• Prior teaching and doctoral supervising experience in higher education.
• Administrative experience within an educational institution. Experience within higher education will be considered an advantage.
• Target oriented with good time-management skills and attention to detail.
• Confident, team-worker.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, including the ability to manage a range of tasks with conflicting priorities.

Method of Application

Candidates should submit, by email, an application letter, the latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names and contact details of three traceable referees, and, certified copies of their academic and professional qualifications to: [email protected] . They should also specify the position they are applying for.