Dean Of Learning and Teaching (FSHC/071024/22)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Provost and Vice Chancellor Academic as needed to support strategic goals.
• Lead the implementation of the Academy’s educational strategy by facilitating the integration of innovative curricula, leveraging resources from laboratories and libraries.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives through the development of academic frameworks and a robust digital learning ecosystem across academic departments.
• Work closely with College Deans, Program Heads, Institutional Effectiveness, and business partners to ensure academic programs meet maritime industry standards and requirements.
• Monitor educational provisions in accordance with the UAE Ministry of Education's standards, supporting year-on-year continuous improvement.
• Champion Academy’s digital learning ecosystem for campus based, hybrid, and online learning.
• Ensure that the educational provisions are research informed and aligned to the industry needs.
• Foster a strong learning and teaching community by providing tailored support and professional development for academic staff, enhancing their instructional methods in line with global best practices in applied Higher Education.
• Assist academic staff in delivering high-quality education that caters for the diverse backgrounds and abilities of all students.
• Be willing to travel as required and occasionally work outside of the contractual standard working hours.

Qualification, Skills and Experience: Qualifications

• E: PhD in Education or relevant subject
• P: Recognised qualification for teaching in Higher Education
• P: Relevant industry body affiliation/ membership

Skills

• E: Ability to fluently speak, write and communicate in English at the highest level of professionalism.
• E: Team player, approachable, sensitive towards all cultures
• E: Capable of working effectively under pressure, with a commitment to completing tasks promptly and efficiently.

Experience

• E: Extensive and expert knowledge and understanding of learning and teaching in higher education
• E: Minimum of 5 years of academic leadership experience on higher education including evidence of successful change management program
• E: Successful leadership at large-scale improvements or change projects within the area of higher education.
• E: Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and academic support.
• E: Strong understanding of digital learning technologies and pedagogical best practices.
• P: Familiarity with the UAE's Higher Education landscape, including policies, practices, and national education standards (QFEmirates, CAA, NQC).

E: Essential

P: Preferred