VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Wabag Enga Province, Papua New Guinea
49 days ago

Description

The Vice-President for Academic Affairs is directly responsible to the President for carrying out all educational policies, for implementing all academic programmes and projects of the Innovative University of Enga, and for supervising curricular, instructional, and other academic activities in the University. In addition, he/she shall perform the following specific duties and functions:
 
 
  • Plan and implement approved plans on academic affairs and programmes of the University, academic calendar in coordination with other Division Heads of Departments, and Deans of Faculties;
  • Assume educational leadership in the Academic Board;
  • Implement University policies on academic affairs and shall promote the welfare and development of faculty members, and Deans, Heads of units and the students;
  • Manage and supervise academic programmes facilities by the Deans of Faculties, directors of student services/instruction and all academic units of the University;
  • Recommend to the University President policies on promotion and qualified persons to fill positions in the different offices and units under her/his supervision;
  • Conduct meetings and conferences with the Campuses Administrators, Deans, Heads of Units and faculty members;
  • Formulate agenda for the Academic Board;
  • Ensure implementation of Academic Board’s decisions; and
  • Perform other functions as may be delegated by the President.
  • The Vice President Academic Affairs (VPAA) oversees the formulation and implementation of academic policies and programs in the Innovative University of Enga.


    As Chief Academic Officer, the VPAA plans, organizes and coordinates the operations of the academic and research units of the University consistent with the vision, mission and objectives of the University.


    He/she is appointed by the President for a term of three (3) years and may be re- appointed.

Requirements

  • PhD or equivalent doctorate in appropriate field normally required. Master’s Degree minimum or relevant postgraduate qualifications.
  • Tertiary teaching experience normally required.
  • Knowledge – In managing and leading organisations; understanding of Papua New Guinea culture or the ability to quickly understand and adapt; good command of the English language; knowledge of the academic environment and its role in society.
  • Demonstrated capacity for independent research and a good record of publications in refereed journals.
  • Committed to transferring knowledge to the community and industry for the development of products and services that benefit society.
  • Work Experience – Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Management position preferably at a tertiary institution.
  • Experience of research and enterprise activity.
  • Evidence of high-quality publications or other outputs in research or practice.
  • Demonstrable ability to lead research projects, win bids and generate income is desirable.
  • Understand equal opportunity issues as they may impact on academic content and issues relating to student need.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 
 
  • Able to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of groups.
  • Able to identify potential sources of funding.
  • Able to participate in and develop external networks.
  • Able to demonstrate independent and self-managing working styles.
  • Skills – Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Access, email); experience in research; e- learning, ability to lead and motivate people; ability to work as a part of a team; forward thinking; team-oriented approach to management.

Bonuses

Will be discussed during interview.

Benefits

GRADE 22
IUE BASIC SALARY : K267, 960. 00

Responsibilities

  • Provides strong, dynamic academic and administrative leadership, fosters a collegial environment which encourages scholarship, teaching, and learning excellent.
  • Possesses the vision to guide the Faculties’ virtual academic programmes into the future.
  • Understands and appreciates the motto, vision and mission of IUE and is able to relate it.
  • To all constituencies; aids in making decisions consistent with the motto, vision, mission, core values and objectives of IUE.
  • Advocates and promotes quality instruction, student success, integrated planning, and the expansion of Virtual Student Learning Outcomes to meet the educational needs of students in a diverse community University environment.
  • Understands and promotes the role and use of technology in the instructional and research environment;
  • Works with the instructional staff in development of the virtual educational programmes, including the maintenance of standards and the evaluation of lecturers.
  • Plans, in coordination with other administrators and Faculty, the schedule of classes.
  • Develops and recommends academic policies and programmes based on a review of Departmental plans.
  • Approves, promulgates, supervises and coordinates the academic programmes and policies of the various Departments of the University.
  • Recommends to the President the appointment, promotion and termination of Dean, Registrar, heads of academic Department and other officers directly responsible to her/him.
  • Acts on the Dean’s endorsements regarding Department appointments, promotions, tenure, leaves of absence, travel grants and resignation, and submits them, together with his/her own recommendations, to the President.
  • On behalf of the Academic Board, recommends to Council the conferment of academic degrees, and awarding of diplomas or certificates on qualified candidates for graduation in consultation with the Registrar and Controller of Examinations.
 
 
  • Approves the granting of academic honours of students upon the recommendation of the Faculty Dean.
  • Sees to the fair and expeditious handling of disciplinary and grievance cases involving academic personnel.
  • Oversees the University’s academic planning and development programmes.
  • Coordinates with other divisions in the conduct of IUE-wide programmes and activities.
  • Ensures publication and implementation of e- Student Handbook and regular student-staff e- news bulletin.
  • Reviews the budget proposals of academic Departments and Faculties.
  • Formulates, in coordination with the other Vice Presidents, policies and procedures governing financial transactions with students.
  • Reviews the collated budget proposals of the Departments under her/his division and prepares the divisional budget for submission to the Executive Leadership and Management Board.
  • Submits to the President quarterly and annual reports on the state of academic affairs in the University and such other reports as are needed.
  • Attends Executive Leadership and Management Board meetings (involving the President and the three Vice-Presidents) and acts as an Academic Adviser to the University Executive Leadership and Management Board.
  • Ensures the appropriate conduct of e- examinations.
  • Ensures proper in-service and staff development are provided for the academic and non-academic staff of the University.
  • Draws up schedules of public seminars for each academic year.
  • Performs other duties that may be assigned or delegated by the President.
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