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JOB OPPORTUNITY
In the quest to meet national and global human resource needs in a Responsible, Accountable, Relevant, and Ethical (RARE) way, Mulungushi University has set itself on a firm expansion trajectory. The University is thus inviting qualified and sufficiently motivated individuals to apply for the following position:-
BOZ-MU PROFESSORIAL CHAIR FOR BANKING AND FINANCE (RE-ADVERTISED)
The prestigious BOZ-MU PROFESSORIAL CHAIR FOR BANKING AND FINANCEis anchored in the School of Business Studies. The Chair is funded by the Bank of Zambia (BOZ) primarily to enhance teaching, research, training and development and consultancy work relevant to the interest of Bank of Zambia and the banking and financial sector at large. The University therefore invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the position of The Bank of Zambia Chair in Banking and Finance.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CHAIR
The BOZ-MU Chair for Banking and Finance is responsible for:-
Formulating, developing and implementing annual operational plan, which will provide forward looking policies on academic, financial and administrative activities of the Chair in line with the university’s strategic plan.
1.1 Undertaking and promoting research in Banking and other Finance related areas.
1.2 Curriculum development and implementation. This includes developing and designing training and/or other educational programmes in the discipline of Banking and Finance.
1.3 Create partnerships and cooperation’s with local, regional and international organizations in research, training and consultancy in the area of Banking and Finance.
1.4 Hosting and facilitating local and international Banking and Finance conferences and workshops.
1.5 Developing short training courses in Banking and Finance.
1.6 Participate in teaching of Banking and Finance related courses of the University.Fostering high value linkages with all stakeholders, fundraising and maximizing the resources available through innovative management and leadership.
Qualifications and Personal Attributes:-
The University seeks an individual with the following credentials:-
(a) Bachelor’s Degree with Merit or its equivalent in field of specialization and Doctorate Degree in area of Banking and Finance.
(b) A minimum academic rank of Senior Lecturer.
(c) Applicants at the level of Associate and Full Professor will be preferred.
(d) At least nine (9) years of full time teaching/lecturing experience at University level. Applicants at the Associate Professor (Full Professor) level should have at least Ten (10) years of full time teaching/lecturing experience at University level respectively.
(e) Personal and professional integrity and a distinguished track record of successful senior management experience in higher education and/or a relevant Professional field.
(f) Appointment at the level of Senior Lecturer requires an outstanding record of academic leadership and personal achievement in both teaching and research with a minimum of ten (10) publications of which at least four (4 should be) refereed publications and be senior author of a minimum of two (2) refereed publications.
(g) Appointment at the level of Associate Professor requires an outstanding record of academic leadership and personal achievement in both teaching and research with a minimum of 15 (fifteen) publications with eight (8) refereed publications and be senior or single author of a minimum of four (4) refereed publications.
(h) Appointment at the level of Full Professor requires an outstanding record of academic leadership and personal achievement in both teaching and research with a cumulative publication record of twenty five (25) publications, seven (7) of which must have been published since attaining the rank of Associate Professor. At least twelve (12) of the cumulative publications must be refereed scholarly publications and be senior or single author of a minimum of six (6) refereed publications.
(i) Demonstrated service to the profession
(j) Demonstrated evidence of public service
(k) Self-motivation, strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
(l) Experience in Banking and Finance.
Have emotional stability and ability to balance the requirements of different stakeholders of the University
Email: [email protected] clarifications only. All applications should be sent in hard copy form to the address below:-
The Registrar
Mulungushi University
P O Box 80415
KABWE, ZAMBIA
Tel. 0215-228004
Closing Date: Closing date for receipt of applications shall be 14th July, 2017.
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