Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Vice-Chancellor in implementing the University's vision, mission, strategic plans, and institutional policies.
• Supervise academic faculties, departments, centres, and other academic units as assigned.
• Coordinate academic planning, programme development, curriculum review, and quality assurance.
• Monitor teaching, learning, research, examinations, and academic performance.
• Promote research, innovation, scholarly publications, and national and international academic collaborations.
• Supervise the effective delivery of open, distance, and blended learning programmes.
• Support compliance with applicable regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and University policies.
• Support staff development, academic promotion, and professional training.
• Review academic reports and recommend improvements to the Vice-Chancellor and relevant University committees.
• Represent the Vice-Chancellor at official meetings and functions when delegated.
• Promote academic integrity, discipline, ethical conduct, and a productive working environment.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Vice-Chancellor in accordance with University regulations.

Requirements:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline.
• A distinguished academic record with substantial university teaching and research experience.
• Experience in academic administration, faculty or departmental leadership, and institutional management.
• Evidence of scholarly publications, research contributions, and professional achievements.
• Strong leadership, communication, strategic planning, and organisational skills.
• Eligibility consistent with the University's approved appointment criteria and applicable regulatory requirements.