EXECUTIVE DEAN – SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

Job Purpose

The Executive Dean provides strategic academic leadership and administrative oversight for the faculty. The role is responsible for ensuring high standards in teaching, research, student success, and faculty development while aligning faculty operations with the University’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Faculty in line with the University’s vision, mission, and strategic plan.
• Oversee the development, review, and implementation of academic programmes to ensure quality and relevance.
• Ensure compliance with Higher Education Authority (HEA) and other regulatory requirements.
• Promote and support research, innovation, and publication among academic staff and students.
• Lead curriculum development and programme accreditation processes.
• Manage and supervise academic staff performance, including recruitment, mentoring, and professional development.
• Ensure effective teaching, learning, and assessment practices within the Faculty.
• Oversee student academic progress, retention, and success initiatives.
• Manage the faculty budget and resources effectively.
• Foster partnerships with industry, professional bodies, and other academic institutions.
• Participate in University management meetings, committees, and strategic initiatives.
• Promote a culture of academic integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement within the Faculty.

Qualifications and Experience

• A PhD in a relevant academic discipline from a recognised institution.
• Associate Professor or Professor rank will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of academic experience in higher education.
• At least 3–5 years in academic leadership or management (e.g., Dean, Head of Department, Programme Coordinator).
• Proven experience in curriculum development, research supervision, and academic programme management.
• Strong understanding of higher education policies, accreditation, and quality assurance systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic planning, and people management skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership and decision-making
• Academic programme development
• Research and publication leadership
• Team leadership and staff development
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities

Salary Package

An attractive and competitive package will be offered commensurate with one’s qualification and experience.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Faculty in line with the University’s vision, mission, and strategic plan.
• Oversee the development, review, and implementation of academic programmes to ensure quality and relevance.
• Ensure compliance with Higher Education Authority (HEA) and other regulatory requirements.
• Promote and support research, innovation, and publication among academic staff and students.
• Lead curriculum development and programme accreditation processes.
• Manage and supervise academic staff performance, including recruitment, mentoring, and professional development.
• Ensure effective teaching, learning, and assessment practices within the Faculty.
• Oversee student academic progress, retention, and success initiatives.
• Manage the faculty budget and resources effectively.
• Foster partnerships with industry, professional bodies, and other academic institutions.
• Participate in University management meetings, committees, and strategic initiatives.
• Promote a culture of academic integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement within the Faculty.

• Strategic leadership and decision-making
• Academic programme development
• Research and publication leadership
• Team leadership and staff development
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities

• A PhD in a relevant academic discipline from a recognised institution.
• Associate Professor or Professor rank will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of academic experience in higher education.
• At least 3–5 years in academic leadership or management (e.g., Dean, Head of Department, Programme Coordinator).
• Proven experience in curriculum development, research supervision, and academic programme management.
• Strong understanding of higher education policies, accreditation, and quality assurance systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic planning, and people management skills.