Dean, School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS) at Tangaza University College

Position Summary:

• The Dean, SASS plans and develops the instructional objectives for the school of arts and social sciences. He/ She leads department heads, programme leaders and faculty in the development, implementation and evaluation of new and  existing curricula; reviews supporting facilities and equipment’s required for conducive learning environment in the school. Spearheads the School budgeting, implementation of the University strategic plan and appraisal of human and non-human resources of the school.

Primary Duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee academic departments under the School of Arts and Social Sciences; IST, ISC, IYS, CLM.
• Plans and develops the instructional objectives for the school.
• Evaluates full and part time faculty performance, engages in classroom observations and prepares summative reports.
• Provide academic and administrative leadership for the undergraduate and graduate programs within the school and participate in the development of university-wide policies and university initiatives.
• Supporting the University’s commitment to diversity and fostering, academic, and non-academic activities to increase the school's visibility within the community.
• Prepares, tracks, monitors and adheres to an annual budget; does cost projections for all activities, programs and courses and approves work orders and purchase requisitions.
• Enhancing the School and University’s profile, resource streams, and engagement with alumni and the community.
• Measures and tracks school annual performance against objectives; prepares and submits annual assessment report to the designated office; and fully engages with the University’s Assessment Program.
• Provides the vision and leadership for creating an interdisciplinary environment by building on the faculty strengths within the departments.
• Fostering academic planning and innovative curricular and scholarly development.
• Supervises supplies and equipment used to support instructional programs; oversees course scheduling and facilities use.
• Supports faculty in research and publication through collaboration and partnership with like-minded institutions locally and globally.

Qualifications and Experience:

• An Earned Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Social Sciences, Business or Management.
• Minimum of 7 years of higher education experience including 2 years of administrative experience as a department head chair or higher, plus 3 years of university teaching, complemented by research and scholarly record (Minimum 5 articles in peer reviewed journals).
• Demonstrate understanding of the University mission, vision and Core Values.
• Demonstrated success in obtaining grants or other projects relevant to the development of academic programmes.
• Experience with budget management, faculty and staff development and promoting university and community relations.
• Exhibits strong skills in Leadership, Managing People, Communication, Customer and Student Focus, Building Relationships, Organizing and planning, Student recruitment initiatives.