Aug 31, 2018
Location: Ghana Reports to: Campus Head Contract: 2-years (renewable) Job Description
The Academic Director will be responsible for general academic oversight including; curriculum, course development, quality assurance of academic offerings, assessment of learning outcomes, submission of accreditation reports, recruitment and supervision of faculty and academic staff.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and reinforce academic policies and procedures to ensure quality of academic offerings
Plan and coordinate a balanced curriculum for both undergraduate and graduate programs in consultation with the institution’s head office and local heads of department (HoDs)
Ensure routine communication with various schools, colleges and departments of the institution’s head office to align the campus’ academic programs with overall mission and policies
Provide leadership and supervision to HoDs, faculty and academic staff
Monitor and report on student performance to leadership, collaborating with the undergraduate and graduate advising departments on issues related to academic probation and/or dismissal of students
Participate in hiring procedures of new faculty and lead faculty orientations and semester meetings as required
Promote faculty professional development, scholarship and research
Prepare and submit academic accreditation reports as needed
Implement the institution’s core curriculum for undergraduates and graduate programs
Teach selected courses for both undergraduate and graduate cohorts (dependent on background and qualifications)
Update and implement campus specific faculty handbook and evaluations
Liaise with the head office and local leadership, to expand course offerings
Generate annual academic affairs budget and monitor relevant expenses
Willingness and ability to speak at public forums on the institution’s academic offerings and help develop public lecture series.
Requirements
A PhD or Terminal degree required
Well published in relevant fields of study within the past five years
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a diverse, multicultural environment with international faculty, staff, students, parents, stakeholders, etc.
Teaching experience in US higher education system and/or terminal degree from US educational institution
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Recognized track record in teaching, research, academic leadership and administration.
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Applicants should send their Cover Letter’s, CV’s, Contact Information for 3 references, and evidence of teaching effectiveness such as prior evaluations and a teaching philosophy statement to: cvs@axishcl.com
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