Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs)
Position Summary
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) is a key senior leadership position at our institution. This is a permanent full-time role established to provide academic intellectual and strategic leadership that shapes and advances our mission and long-term growth.
The DVC (Academic) will ensurethrough the leadership of our three Deans (Education Continuous Professional Learning and Research)that the institutions research learning and professional development outputs are academically rigorous socially relevant and regionally transformative.
The role is responsible for the leadership and oversight of all academic affairs including academic planning curriculum development faculty affairs teaching and learning quality research development accreditation requirements and institutional partnerships.
Reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor the DVC (Academic) works collaboratively with senior administrators and academic leaders to drive and implement the institutions strategic vision and academic plan.
The successful candidate will be an established dynamic academic leader with a strong track record in research scholarship and policy development coupled with a deep understanding of teacher education school improvement and educational transformation. They will play a pivotal role in strengthening our national impact and expanding our regional influence.
We offer an attractive salary package and excellent benefits.
Key Responsibilities include:
Strategic Academic Leadership:
Lead the development and implementation of the institutions academic strategy ensuring alignment with overall institutional goals in collaboration with the Executive team. Plan sustainable new programs aligned with the vision and mission. Create foundations for growth and diversification through new initiatives courses and relationships.
Leadership of the Senior Academic Team:
Provide line management and leadership for the Deans of Education Continuous Professional Learning and Research.
Academic Planning and Quality:
Oversee academic planning processes including curriculum development program review assessment of learning outcomes accreditation and the institutions research performance and strategy.
Faculty Affairs:
Lead faculty workforce planning recruitment development and performance and foster a supportive and inclusive academic environment.
Teaching and Learning:
Promote excellence in teaching and learning practices support faculty in pedagogical innovation and ensure a high-quality student learning experience.
Academic Policies and Procedures:
Develop and implement academic policies procedures and guidelines to ensure consistency quality and an excellent student experience across the institution.
Accreditation and Quality Assurance:
Monitor academic accreditation and quality assurance processes.
Research and Scholarship:
Promote a vibrant research culture supporting and mentoring faculty in their research endeavours.
Budget Management:
Manage the academic budget ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support academic priorities.
Representation and Advocacy:
Represent the institutions academic interests in internal and external forums advocating for academic excellence and innovation.
Requirements
Key Skills and Qualifications:
Senior Academic Leadership Experience:
Significant experience in a senior academic leadership role such as Dean or Head of Faculty/School.
Proven Academic Credentials:
A strong academic record in teaching research and scholarship.
Strategic Thinking and Planning:
Ability to develop and implement strategic academic plans aligning academic priorities with institutional goals.
Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including faculty students and administrators.
Knowledge of Higher Education Policy and Practice:
A thorough understanding of higher education policies regulations best practices and contemporary research and practice in teacher education.
Commitment to Academic Excellence and Innovation:
A passion for promoting academic excellence innovation and student success.
Language:
Excellent English language proficiency skills.
Proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.