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Sector : Education

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Vice President – Academics

 

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.

Compensation package will be comparable with the best in the industry. We pledge complete confidentiality of your responses

To apply, please email a comprehensive CV to careers@consulting-advantage.com or fax to
+965 2 245 8578 within 10 days of this advertisement. Only short listed candidates will receive our reply.

 

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