Responsibilities:

The incumbent shall be primarily responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the quality of the curriculum, academic programs and overseeing research and development.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Recommend for approval appropriate policies and regulations governing the academic sector;
• Allocate and manage academic resources and ensure that adequate financial resources are available;
• Lead the process of developing and implementing plans for recruiting and retaining professors with strong academic qualifications and experience;
• Devise strategies for recruiting and retaining outstanding students;
• Lead the University through curriculum development and review;
• Foster a climate of academic excellence and achievement at all levels of the University;
• Monitor economic, social and cultural trends in the region in order to ensure the relevance of academic programs to the needs of society and the employment market.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. from an internationally recognized university. The rank of Associate Professor is a minimum requirement with five years of post doctorate academic and administrative experience.

• Possess a solid record of scholarly achievement and significant experience as an academic administrator in a recognized university, in addition to teaching & research.

• Prior knowledge and experience of Quality Assurance and Accreditation processes.
• Excellent communication skills to represent the academic community, both inside and outside the University, and in international academic organizations.
• Proven leadership and team skills with an ability to motivate and inspire collegiality in the academic community.
• Experience in, and sensitivity to working in a multicultural, complex and dynamic environment.