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Job Objective

We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, industry-connected, and student-centric academic leader to lead teaching for student success and with entrepreneurial acumen to foster research and innovation ecosystems. The ideal candidate has a demonstrable capability to bridge academia and industry and can leverage industry insights to create and implement market-driven curricula. They are an administrative expert with excellent people leadership skills and are adaptable to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and collaborative working environment.

Reporting to the Dean  School of Education, Arts, and Social Sciences, the position holder will be responsible for:  

  • Overseeing curriculum development and review, ensuring relevance to industry needs for high graduate employability. 
  • Processing students’ admissions, receiving and orienting them. 
  • Maintenance of quality standards by overseeing all teaching and examination processes in the department. 
  • Timely resolutions of students and staff concerns. 
  • People management, including performance, work attendance, leave, and discipline management, among others.  
  • Establishing and maintaining high-value industry, academia, and research partnerships and collaborative networks. 
  • Spearheading Research and Innovation. 
  • Designing and executing the departmental growth strategy. 
  • Any other duties that may be assigned. 
  • PhD, Masters and Bachelor degree specialising in any of these areas: Hospitality Studies, International Relations, Media Studies, Communication Studies or any area related to the mentioned specialisations from an accredited university. 
  • At least three years of teaching experience at the university level and at least a year’s proven management and administrative experience.  
  • Has published and attended and/or contributed in academic conferences, seminars, and workshops. 
  • A visionary with the agility to lead the School to stay relevant in the rapidly changing industry landscapes. 
  • Demonstrable skills as a strategic leader who bridges academia and industry, focusing on sustainable growth and market-driven educational value. 
  • Is up-to-date with industry standards and has established noteworthy linkages with the industry. 
  • Has firm commitment to the sustainability of their school. 
  • Membership to a relevant professional body. 

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