Position: Academic Dean (Weekend Courses) Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time (Part-time will be considered) Location: London (multiple campuses) Reporting into: Vice Principal(s) Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) As an Academic Dean on Weekend Courses, you will be a motivated individual who understands the value of good communications, management, quality assurance and the development of best practice in learning and teaching.
You will have relevant experience of developing and managing programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels with the ability to lead a range of academic staff.
You will oversee the quality of the teaching on all programmes within the department and will work with teams to build best practice and to support high rates of student achievement, engagement and satisfaction.
You will seek to involve internal and external stakeholders in supporting and enhancing curriculum development and delivery, and work collaboratively with partner institutions to develop and enhance the curriculum.
Being aware of the latest developments in pedagogic theory, education practice and UK HE policy; and being able to share and implement these insights is vital.
You will have a relevant profile, professional achievements and proven expertise in the practical aspects of the subjects along with excellent industry connections.
The role involves taking responsibility for the management, academic direction and performance of the academic portfolio within designated programmes.
You will be expected to be a visionary leader who thinks innovatively and creatively, whilst commanding the support and respect of both academic and professional staff.
On a day-to-day level you will show leadership, direct operations, develop colleagues and grow the department.
You will be target driven, familiar with the implementation and analysis of Key Performance Indicators and demonstrate academic integrity.
The post holder will contribute to the overarching aim of creating better opportunities with and for students, enabling more to achieve their goals.
The role focuses specifically on removing inequalities that exist for students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds, through institutional change programmes and bespoke student support initiatives.
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