Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head: College of Law and Management Studies. University of KwaZulu-Natal. Private Bag X54001.
ABRIDGED CURRICULUM VITAE PROFESSOR JOHN CANTIUS MUBANGIZI PERSONAL DETAILS Date of Birth Citizenship Contact Address
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20 October 1957 South African Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head: College of Law and Management Studies University of KwaZulu-Natal Private Bag X54001 DURBAN 4000, S. AFRICA 031-2608053 (w), 0842511448 (cell)
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ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Degrees LLD (Doctor of Laws) LLM (Masters in Public Law) LLB (Bachelor of Laws) Diplomas Diploma in Legal Practice Diploma in Education
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University of Durban-Westville (now UKZN), 2001 University of Cape Town, 1994 Makerere University, 1985
Law Development Centre, Kampala, 1986 Makerere University, 1979
Certificates Certificate in Leadership and Management of Higher Education, University of Warwick, UK, 2010 Certificate in Management of Higher Education Institutions, Galilee College, Israel, 2008 Certificate in International Humanitarian Law, Centre for Human Rights, Univ. of Pretoria, 2002 Certificate in Human Rights, International Institute of Human Rights, Strasbourg, France, 2001 ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2007 – Present 2005 – 2007 2003 – 2005 2002 – 2003 1999 – 2002 1995 – 1999
Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Head: College of Law and Management Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Professor and Deputy Dean, Faculty of Law, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Durban-Westville/University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Durban-Westville, S. Africa Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Durban-Westville, S. Africa Lecturer of Law, Eastern Cape Technikon, South Africa
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CURRENT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES As Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College I am responsible for leading the academic and research strategy and realizing the mandate of the College and the University. As part of the Executive Management of the University, I am (collectively with my colleagues in the Executive) responsible for University-wide strategic, financial and risk planning and the successful governance and management of the University in line with its vision, mission and goals. At College level, I oversee the implementation of the institutional strategic plan focusing on the key areas of research, scholarship, teaching and community engagement. It is also my responsibility to ensure proper management and direction of financial, staffing and physical resources. In addition I am responsible for championing employment equity and transformation and implementing consultative, participatory and transparent systems of governance to promote collegiality and enhance productivity and efficiency in the College. MEMBERSHIP OF SELECTED UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES University Council (Member: 2008 - 2011) University Council Executive Committee (EXCO) (Member: 2008 - 2011) University Senate (Vice-Chair) University Executive Management Committee (Member) College Academic Affairs Board (Chair) College Management Committee (Chair) College Promotions Committee (Chair) MEMBERSHIP OF SELECTED LOCAL/NATIONAL BODIES Chair of the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) of South Africa Member of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) Advisor and Member of the Council of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) Member of the Board of Directors: Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Centre (HEARD) Member of the Board of Directors: African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC) INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member – African Network of Constitutional Lawyers (ANCL), an affiliate of the International Association of Constitutional Lawyers Member – Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) Member – Advisory Board, Toronto Initiative for Economic and Social Rights Member – International Human Rights Education (IHRE) Conference Advisory Committee CAREER HIGHLIGHTS/ACHIEVEMENTS 2004 – 2006: Ranked among the Top 30 Researchers at UKZN. 2004 Honoured with the University of KwaZulu-Natal Distinguished Contribution to Research Award. 2005 Appointed Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Law at UKZN 2005 Obtained a ‘C’ rating from the National Research Foundation (NRF). 2007 Appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Law and Management Studies
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2008 2010 2011 2011 2011
Appointed as a member of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf). Obtained a ‘C’ rating for the second time from the National Research Foundation. Served as Chair of the Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Academic) Forum. Served as a member of the Institutional Audit Panel for Walter Sisulu University. Appointed member of the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) of South Africa. 2012 Re-appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Law and Management Studies for a second 5-year term, mainly based on the success of my first 5-year tenure. 2012 Appointed as Vice-Chair of the University Senate. 2012 Successfully led the Executive Task Team entrusted with the revision of the University TenYear Strategic Plan. 2013 Appointed Advisor and Member of the Council of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) 2015 Appointed Chair of the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) of South Africa 2015 Appointed Member of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) of South Africa PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCE PAPERS AND BOOK REVIEWS 2 books (one as sole author, the other as co-editor) 5 chapters in books 55 peer-reviewed journal articles 36 papers presented at national and international conferences 4 book and chapter reviews POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION Nine postgraduate students successfully supervised and currently supervising four PhD students. GUEST LECTURES AND KEYNOTE ADDRESSES 5 Guest lectures and keynote addresses delivered. REFERENCES AND FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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