Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) - SOBE

School: School of Business and Economics (SOBE)

Reports to: Dean of School of Business and Economics

Duty station: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Opening date: 20.10.2023

Deadline: 10.11.2023

Summary of Position and Key Responsibilities

This post of Associate Dean is responsible for the teaching and learning experience including the quality enhancement of teaching and learning, academic advice and the development of courses, subject development of the Faculty, through the development of subjects and modules in the Faculty, blending the outputs of Research and Practice into the content and delivery of Modules. This will require the coordination of the Heads of Departments and Subject Groupings including line management responsibilities as delegated by the Dean.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To provide strategic leadership and support for teaching and learning programs within the Faculty, including strategic planning, program development, and evaluation;
• To ensure the Faculty has a Teaching and Learning Strategy aligned with the University Teaching and Learning Strategy and annual action plans are created and achieved;
• To ensure appropriate representation from the Faculty on all University wide decision-making bodies concerned with teaching and learning;
• To work with the First Deputy Rector (Academic) and University support services to develop and strengthen the quality of the their school’s teaching and learning;
• To be responsible within the Faculty of their School to ensure quality of the design and delivery of programs of study at the undergraduate level and, when taught by their faculty, the postgraduate level;
• To work with Student Services and Administration staff to ensure the Faculty sets and meets appropriate targets for the number and quality of students admitted to programs, and appropriate targets for increasing access, aligned with University policies and procedures; and, where input is required, to support the Faculty’s recruitment;
• To work closely with Heads of Departments on the teaching portfolio and refresh it according to the Faculty's Teaching and learning Strategy while aligning with the University’s key strategic goals for teaching and learning;
• To work with Associate Dean (Teaching & Learning) in other Schools to ensure that appropriate opportunities are taken for cross-Faculty working and to agree service teaching requirements as part of the planning process and on an ad hoc basis where required;
• To be responsible for disseminating experience and evidence of good and innovative practices in teaching and learning, and for monitoring the effectiveness of their operation;
• To strengthen the links between learning, teaching and research by identifying new opportunities for each to influence and interact with the other;
• To work with the Associate Dean (Research and Partnership) to develop the international focus of the Faculty with respect to programs and curricula;
• To ensure equality and diversity are respected throughout the student body of the Faculty and to demonstrate a ‘duty of care’ regarding the overall well-being of students;
• To line manage staff as appropriate;
• To work with Dean of School/ Heads of Departments with regard to the distribution and fairness of academic teaching and administration loads;
• To ensure the Faculty’s programs receive appropriate accreditation;
• To perform other responsibilities as requested by the Dean of School;
• Act as Dean in the absence of the Dean.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate shall hold the rank of associate professor or professor, preferably with an earned research doctorate, or in progress toward a doctoral degree, preferably from an international university.  The AD must have a proven track record as a researcher and scholar as evidenced by grant capture, research dissemination and graduate student supervision; broad experience in the University, and understanding of the current context and environment of research funding and external partner communities. They must also have experience leading and managing effectively one or more programs within their department, or other significant management responsibilities at the departmental or Faculty level. A teaching qualification is essential.

EXPERIENCE

• Strong record of excellence in teaching;
• Effective management and leadership experience in an HE environment;
• Experience of working with diverse populations;
• Participation in collaborative teaching and learning initiatives;
• Experience in mentoring junior faculty, researchers and students;
• Understanding of and support for appropriate technology integration in an academic setting;
• Evidence of managing for results to increase quality, productivity, and efficiency at a higher education institution;
• Support for professional development programming and delivery for Academic Staff;
• Good interpersonal skills and experience of communicating effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders;
• Understanding the issues involved in successfully integrating high-quality teaching, research, and service activities within an academic setting;
• Experience working effectively with external agencies, as appropriate to the role;
• Evidence of policy formulation and execution in the academic context. 

APTITUDES, ABILITIES, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Excellent supervisory and teaching skills;
• The candidate will need to demonstrate commitment, flexibility, passion and enthusiasm for his/her subject area;
• Willingness to learn and adapt, be proactive as well as responsive to the needs of the University and its community of scholars, students and staff;
• Open to and engages with contemporary developments in Higher Education with a passion to stretch the boundaries of teaching and research quality;
• The ability to chair formal and informal meetings;
• Candidates should be fluent in English either with 7.5 IELTS or a subject qualification taught and assessed in English as per the policy on Academic staff.

How to Apply

To apply please complete the application form online and upload:

1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Copies of diplomas and transcripts (Bachelors, Masters and PhD)
4. Sample of previous performance evaluation report
5. Statement of your vision for the position

Note: Other attachments can be skipped.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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