Deputy President and Provost

To head the Academic Affairs Division, report to the President, provides overall direction of academic support services for development and implementation of standards, policies, procedures and regulations to govern the delivery of the University’s academic programmes.

VACANCY – DEPUTY PRESIDENT AND PROVOST

The Deputy President and Provost is responsible for overseeing the overall academic integrity of the institution.  He/she serves on the University’s leadership team and works with the President, Vice Presidents, and Deans of the academic programs, the University Council, Academic Board and Committees to carry out the mission of the University. The Deputy President and Provost represents the University to external stakeholders in a manner determined by the President. He/she deputizes for the President in his absence and serves as the senior member of the President’s Executive Management Team, which includes Vice Presidents.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Provides leadership and vision for all academic programmes, academic programme planning and development, educational policy, programme assessment, college/faculty evaluation and development.
• Advises and makes recommendations to the Academic Board, as appropriate on matters relating to education, education policy and strategy at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Drive innovation in teaching, learning, and curriculum development, including the expansion of online, blended, and flexible delivery modalities
• Chairs the Teaching and Learning Committee which is aimed at fostering and encouraging the promotion of best practice in teaching and learning throughout the University.
• Oversee academic budget planning and resource allocation in alignment with strategic priorities.
• Chairs the academic committees for Undergraduate Studies and Graduate Studies. Research and Entrepreneurship
• Serves as ex-officio member of Council, Academic Board and College/Faculty Boards as stipulated in the respective Statutes and Ordinances.
• Advances and coordinates graduate education, innovation and entrepreneurship to include third stream financing (TSF) at the University. TSF includes research and consultancy projects.
• Promotes and supports the professional development and competency of the College/Faculty and staff.
• Implements and ensures compliance with all personnel policies as outlined in the College/Faculty Handbook and related university policies.
• Makes recommendations for faculty appointments, promotions, compensation, sabbaticals and other personnel matters including disciplinary actions.

 REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• An earned doctorate in a recognized discipline which supports the mission of the University.
• Holds professional appointment and has academic credentials sufficient to merit appointment at the full professorial level.
• A distinguished record of teaching, scholarship and research.
• At least 8 years of broad progressive and substantive academic, managerial and administrative experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong strategic leadership skills.
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership skills.
• Strong entrepreneurial and visionary skills.
• Ability to articulate and advance the University’s mission and academic plan both internally and externally.
• Highly developed interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in working with students, faculty, administrators, and community leaders.
• An open, transparent, and collaborative management style.
• Demonstrated capacity for sound judgment and effectiveness in academic matters.
• A deep commitment to academic quality, including outstanding teaching, research, and service.
• Ability to engage faculty in academic/professional pursuits.
• Ability to promote an environment of creativity and innovation across the University.
• Ability to foster internal and external collaborative relationships.
• Ability to attract grant funding.
• Experience in representing the university to external stakeholders.

REMUNERATION

Compensation will be in accordance with the University’s policy and guidelines.