Open University of Tanzania (OUT)

Deputy Vice Chancellor-Learning Technology And Regional Services

The Deputy Vice Chancellor-Learning Technology And Regional Services

Aplications are invited from suitably qualified Tanza­nians to fill the Post of The Deputy Vice Chancel­lor-Learning Technologies and Regional Services (DVCLT&RS) of the Open University of Tanzania (OUT), an Open and Distance Learning Institution offering certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduates courses through blended mode system. The OUT operates under the Char­ter of incorporation of 2007, that was enacted following the Repeal of the Open University Act No.17 of 1992, The OUT operates in over Thirty (30) Regional, Coordination and Study Centres spread throughout the United Republic of Tanzania and beyond.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

This is a senior administrative position at the University. The applicant must be a Tanzanian citizen, holding the rank of Associate Professor and above. Must also be a holder of PhD from a recognized University with not less than five years of proven senior administrative experience, prefera­bly in an institution of higher learning.

DUTIES:

1. To oversee all matters regarding the University’s Re­gional and Coordination Centres in their academic and administrative functions
2. To be the Chief Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor and University generally in respect of all matters related to Learning Technologies.
3. To Ensure smooth running and development of Region­al centres, Library services and Learning technologies in the University
4. To ensure effective teaching through wide range of multi-media technologies
5. To ensure availability of study materials online, in hard copy, assignments, tests and examinations and to oversee their distribution to Regional and Coordination Centres
6. To plan and supervise the development of Regional and Coordination Centres in terms of infrastructure, communication, staffing, Admission processes, finan­cial quarterly and annual reports.
7. To ensure delivery of effective implementation of e-learning strategy
8. To perform any other duty as shall be conferred upon him/her by the Universities Act, OUT’s Charter of incor­poration & regulations and other acts or as may be pre­scribed by the Vice Chancellor.

OTHER ATTRIBUTES The Applicant must:

1. Have leadership skills with proven experience in Man­agement in a similar level or as a Director or Principal
2. Be a person with high integrity and budgeting skills,

• Have basic knowledge in Open and Distance Learning

1. Have remarkable experience and good knowledge of information and Communications Technologies (ICT)
2. Have the ability to monitor and evaluate application of teaching and learning technologies

SALARY

The salary is attractive in accordance with Government’s Standing Regulations.

FRINGE BENEFITS

As spelt out by the existing University Regulations.

AGE LIMIT: Not more than 60 years.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applications accompanied by signed up-to-date Curric­ulum Vitae and other relevant documents, names and addresses of three referees (including the last employer) should reach the Chairperson of the Search Committee at the address below via the e-mail searchteam@out.ac.tz NOT later than Wednesday, 3^,d June, 2024. Applicants are further advised to ask their Referees to submit reference letters directly to the same email within seven (7) days af­ter the closing date for applications.

The Chairperson,

Search Committee for the Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Learning Technologies and Regional Services)

The Open University of Tanzania,

P.O. Box 23409, Dar es Salaam.