Vice Chancellor

The Vice Chancellor fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, integrity, and accountability while advancing the university’s mission, vision, and long-term goals.Roles and Responsibilities:Assist in developing and implementing the university’s strategic plan.Lead initiatives to enhance the university’s academic reputation and research output.Oversee academic programs and curriculum development to ensure high-quality teaching and learning standards.Promote interdisciplinary collaboration among faculties and departments.Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and quality assurance frameworks.Support grant applications, partnerships, and collaborative research projects.Provide leadership in resource allocation and budgeting in alignment with institutional priorities.Oversee administrative functions including student servicesEnsure adherence to university policies, regulatory requirements, and legal standards.Support the governance structures of the universityOversee the development, implementation, and review of academic programs to ensure they meet the standards set by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) of Zambia and other regulatory bodies.Lead efforts to maintain and improve the university’s academic accreditation and quality assurance processes.Supervise examination boards, the administration of assessments, and validation of examination results.Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of examination processes and outcomes.Curriculum Development and ReviewAddress academic staff grievances and disciplinary matters as per university policies.Monitor student academic progress, retention, and graduation rates.Lead the formulation and enforcement of academic policies, regulations, and procedures.Liaise with the Ministry of Higher Education, the Higher Education Authority (HEA), and other relevant bodies on academic matters.Competence in financial management, budgeting, and resource mobilizationPreferred Candidate Profile:A PhD or equivalent terminal degree from a recognized institution.At least 10–15 years of progressively responsible academic leadership experienceProven experience in university governance, strategic planning, and institutional development.