DEAN – FACULTY OF LAW AND PARALEGAL STUDIES – BA ISAGO University

The University is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position tenable at its campus in Gaborone

DEAN – FACULTY OF LAW AND PARALEGAL STUDIES (1 POST)

The Dean is the Chief Academic and Administrative Officer of the Faculty.

DUTIES

The major duties of the Dean Faculty of Law and

Paralegal Studies are:

• Providing strategic leadership in the development and operation of the Faculty.
• Responsible for creating and controlling the Faculty budget within the funding constraints set during the budget setting cycle.
• Managing and developing the staff in the Faculty
• Supporting Heads of Departments in the Faculty and holding them accountable for their Departmental goals.
• Promoting the Faculty externally.
• Facilitating Faculty level enterprise activities, including development of commercial opportunities through research programmes and exploitation of intellectual property as well as externally funded projects in connection with the School of Graduate Studies & Research and Centre for Professional Development & Consultancy (CPDC).
• Facilitating Faculty level alumni and development activities in conjunction with the Department of Student Welfare and Support Services.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• An earned Doctorate in Law from an accredited institution.
• Should have extensive knowledge of the legal profession and emerging trends in the practice of law;
• Should have a proven record of legal skills and practice skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of critical issues in legal education.
• Suitable candidates with at least 10 years of experience in higher education will be considered.
• A proven record of excellence in research, teaching, community service and scholarship, commensurate with that of a senior lecturer will be considered.
• A clear understanding of the Botswana and SADC legal frameworks is an essential requirement.
• Candidates who have worked as Head of Department in a Law Faculty, will be particularly suitable for this vacancy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated academic leadership.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and good judgement.
• Ability to formulate and articulate sound policies.
• A demonstrated ability to identify, resolve and consult on a wide range of academic and administrative issues, with a clear sense of institutional needs and priorities.
• Strong, sound organisational and management skills.

Closing Date: 19th November 2021

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted after the closing date.